Over 18,000 children found suffering from severe acute malnutrition
Summary
More than 18,000 children in Nepal have been diagnosed with severe acute malnutrition during a nationwide nutrition assessment campaign conducted by the government between April and May 2024.
Key Points
- Over 18,000 children across Nepal diagnosed with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in a recent nationwide campaign.
- Madhesh Province recorded the highest number of SAM cases at 8,380, followed by Lumbini and Sudurpaschim.
- Children with SAM are being treated with Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) and care at 25 nutrition rehabilitation centres.
- The assessment also found large numbers of children suffering from acute malnutrition, highlighting need for strengthened nutrition programmes.
