Commitment

10% reduction in stunting in children under 5 years of age

Government / Gabon

January 2026 — December 2030

Description

By 2030, the Ministry of Health, with the support of its partners, commits to reducing the prevalence of Chronic Malnutrition in children under 5 years of age to less than 10% by training/supervising health workers, communication for behaviour change within communities, improving access to safe drinking water and sanitation, and improving food security

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Verification status
Partially verified
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Details

Target population characteristic
  • Ability
  • Age or life course stage/status
  • Refugee status or status as an internally displaced person
  • Socioeconomic status
Global nutrition target(s)
Exclusive breastfeeding
Childhood stunting
Nutrition Action Classification(s)
Impact > Undernutrition
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Linked event(s)
  • 2025 Paris N4G Summit
N4G Summit theme(s)
  • Nutrition, health and social protection

Measurement

Key indicator prevalence of stunting in children under 5 years of age
Measurement plan Use data collected by others
Value Measurement date
Baseline 14.4% January 2023
Target 10% December 2030

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