Nepal Launches 15-Day National Nutrition Assessment Campaign for Children
Summary
Nepal has launched a 15-day National Nutrition Assessment campaign targeting children aged six to 59 months to identify and treat malnutrition timely across all local levels.
Key Points
- Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population launched a 15-day National Nutrition Assessment campaign focused on children aged 6-59 months.
- The campaign aims to identify malnutrition risks promptly and ensure necessary treatment and services.
- Assessments will be conducted at health facilities, vaccination centers, community clinics, and other local centers across all 753 local levels.
- Modern equipment will be used to measure nutritional status, and the data will help classify risk areas for targeted nutrition programs.
