Tracking and reporting nutrition-related data for optimization of resource allocation

By 2027, the Government of Tajikistan will collaborate with development partners to track and report nutrition-related data, especially for the most affected populations and food-insecure areas. It is planned to include the nutrition indicators in existing DHIS 2 such as, Integrated management of Acute Malnutrition programme cover and performance indicators (cure rate, death rate, droup out rate, transfer rate, relapse rate), Growth monitoring data exclusive breastfeeding, Iron and Folic acid supplementation coverage.

The nutrition data will be integrated with existing maternal and child health programmes to ensure comprehensive data capture. Data on breastfeeding practices and iron supplementation during antenatal care can be included. Facilitation and data sharing between nutrition and other health programs within DHIS 2 will provide a holistic view of health and nutrition.

Training sessions will be provided for health workers and data managers on how to collect, enter and analyse data using DHIS 2.

This will ensure accountability for nutrition expenditures and progress, allowing for the advocacy and optimization of resource allocation and directing nutrition funding to the most affected groups and regions. The commitment aims to reduce prevalence of stunting from 14%(source - DHS 2023) to 7 % and to reduce wasting from 6% (source - DHS 2023) to 4% in 2030.