Reduce the prevalence of stunting in children under 5 years

Goal 1 (stunting): The Ministry of Health and Social Protection (MOHSPP) will coordinate the implementation of the national communication programme on the first 1,000 days of the child's life 2020-2024 among line ministries. The MOHSPP will support the line ministries in integration of relevant activities in their work plan to contribute to nutrition outcomes through awareness raising on the multisectoral nature of nutrition. In close collaboration with development partners, a package of interventions to reduce stunting will be implemented in selected districts and closely monitored to stock take what works and what doesn't, including capacity strengthening of healthcare providers, local authorities and health departments, community organizations to provide SBCC interventions