Commitment

Reduce prevalence of wasting among children aged 6-59 months from 14% in 2019 to 9% by 2025

Government / Somalia

December 2019 — November 2025

Description

Overarching commitment (for commitments submitted pre-2025)

Title

Reducing Wasting

Description

Federal Government of Somalia commits to reduce prevalence of wasting among children aged 6-59 months from 14% in 2019 to 9% by 2025

GNR assessment

Verification status
Unverified
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SMARTness index
Upper moderate
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Details

Target population characteristic
  • Age or life course stage/status
Global nutrition target(s)
Childhood overweight
Nutrition Action Classification(s)
Impact > Undernutrition
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Linked event(s)
  • 2021 Tokyo N4G Summit
N4G Summit theme(s)
  • Health

Measurement

Key indicator Prevalence of wasting among children under five
Value Measurement date
Baseline 14% 2019
Target 9% November 2025

Progress

Status:
On Course
Why this status?
The reported progress indicates that the expected level thus far had been achieved, though must be maintained until the end date is reached.
Value Measurement date
Progress report 7.1% July 2024

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