Health Indicators
Programs
Summary: Phase 1. Exploration phase to build an enabling environment
MMS is provided free to pregnant women, but the program relies heavily on donor funding, with no dedicated government funding. The national supply chain faces challenges, and there is a severe shortage of qualified health staff. Due to competing needs, funding for MMS programs is not prioritized. Many MMS programs are implemented as short-term interventions during emergencies, which limits their sustainability. Lessons learned include the importance of coordination among stakeholders, integrating MMS with other health services, and prepositioning MMS supplies in strategic locations. Despite challenges like funding constraints and weak nutrition data, consistent monitoring has improved service delivery and reporting.
Source: 2nd Africa Regional Meeting Report
Dashboard
Key Program Actors and Partners
Challenges and Next Steps
Tools and Resources
Summary: Phase 2. Pilot/Implementation Research & Program Design
Different models of prevention programmes are being implemented with a large-scale programme linked to General Food Assistance (GFA; with MUAC screening incorporated) as well as a prevention programme implemented through Maternal and Child Health Nutrition (MCHN) centres, where possible. In the absence of such MHCN, prevention support is provided through a BSFP during the lean season.