Commitment
Strengthening Nutrition Capacity of Healthcare Workers
Description
The Government of Timor-Leste commits to strengthening the nutrition capacity of healthcare workers by developing and implementing a standardized training program on Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) for health workers at all levels. Key interventions include:
- Training at least 1,500 frontline health workers in breastfeeding support, complementary feeding, growth monitoring, and maternal nutrition.
- Integrating nutrition training into pre-service and in-service education through coordination with medical schools and health training institutions.
- Establishing a mentoring and supervision system to ensure quality service delivery.
- Developing standardized protocols and guidelines aligned with WHO recommendations
GNR assessment
| Verification status |
Pending verification
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| SMARTness index |
High
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Details
| Global nutrition target(s) |
Exclusive breastfeeding
Childhood stunting
Childhood wasting
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| Nutrition Action Classification(s) |
Enabling >
Operational
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Measurement
| Key indicator | Number of healthcare workers trained in MIYCN |
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| Measurement plan | Use data collected by others |
| Value | Measurement date | |
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| Baseline | 500 Community healthcare workers | September 2024 |
| Target | 1,500 Community healthcare workers | April 2030 |
