UNICEF Efforts Praised for Tackling Child Malnutrition in Northern Region.
UNICEF's initiatives, including the Community-Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) and Community Infant and Young Child Feeding (C-IYCF), have been commended for improving child nutrition in the Northern Region of Ghana. Working alongside the World Food Programme and funded by the French Government, these interventions trained health workers and community volunteers to detect and treat severe malnutrition.Joseph Nakoja Banyala, Senior Public Health Officer at the Karaga Health Centre, reported that from March to September 2024, 240 malnourished children were identified, with 141 successfully treated. UNICEF’s efforts also included distributing micronutrient powders to over 7,700 children under two, reducing malnutrition by 15%.The intervention also focused on early breastfeeding practices, which saw a 99% improvement in the area. Community health leaders emphasized the need for continuous support in nutrition programs and improved monitoring systems. The success of these interventions was also reflected […]
