Description
A set of nutrition specific and sensitive interventions will be implemented countrywide including: - Protection, promotion, and supporting age-appropriate infant and young child feeding -Early initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of delivery, exclusive breastfeeding (0-5 months), timely introduction of adequate, safe and appropriate complementary feeding with continued breastfeeding up to 2 years. Prevention and treatment of wasting in children 6-59 months. Provision of micronutrient Supplementation-Vitamin A for children 6-59 months. Zinc treatment for diarrhea and deworming Growth monitoring and promotion. Prevention and treatment of infectious diseases & Quality care of sick child. Promotion of integration with immunization and other routine child health services. Promotion of handwashing with soap and improved water and sanitation practices. Capacity strengthening of healthcare workers on provision of nutrition services.
Overarching commitment (for commitments submitted pre-2025)
Title
Reducing childhood stunting
Description
The Government of United Republic of Tanzania recognizes the magnitude and impact of stunting on child health, growth, and development in the country. The government in collaboration with development partners commits to reduce prevalence of stunting among children aged 0-59 months from 31.8 to 24% by 2026. This will be achieved through implementation of key nutrition specific and sensitive interventions prioritized in the NMNAP II at a cost of TZS 165.2 billion (USD 71.8 million) and monitoring will be conducted in line with NMNAP II monitoring framework.
GNR assessment
| Verification status |
Unverified
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| SMARTness index |
High
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Details
| Global nutrition target(s) |
Childhood stunting
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| Nutrition Action Classification(s) |
Impact >
Undernutrition
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Measurement
| Key indicator | Prevalence of stunting among children under five |
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| Value | Measurement date | |
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| Baseline | 31.8% | 2018 |
| Target | 24% |
