Goal

Decrease the prevalence (%) of stunting in children under 5

FROM Commitment: Reduce malnutrition and NCD's

Government / El Salvador

CONASAN

Partner organisations:
Civil society organisation (CSO) or non-governmental organisation (NGO): WORLD VISION, INTERNATIONAL PLAN, EDUCO, SAVE THE CHILDREN, SERAPHYM
Multilateral organisations, including United Nations (UN) agencies: WORLD BANK, UNICEF, OPS, PMA, FAO
Country government at any administrative level: Office of the first lady (OFL)., Ministry of health in co-ordination with the OFL, Ministry of Education
Date made: 29 Oct 2021
Related event: 2021 Tokyo N4G Summit | 2021 UN Food Systems Summit
Verification status Verified Find out more
NAF SMARTness index High Find out more
Targeted location Sub-national - Regions with high prevalence (%) of low birthweight, stunting and anaemia.
Targeted population Specific population group(s)
Targeted population age Specific age group(s)
Targeted population specific age Children under 5
Targeted population sex All
Primary indicator Prevalence (%) of stunting in children under 5 years old
Primary indicator baseline 10%
Primary indicator target 8%
Duration January, 2022 - December, 2029

Goal action plan

- Support the promotion and protection of breastfeeding.

- Appropriate introduction of an complementary diet after the exclusive breastfeeding.

- Preconception / nutritional care (pregnant women and women of childbearing age)

- Maternity Waiting Homes.

- Maternal and childs check-ups.

- Lactary stablishment.

- Breastfeeding law monitoring compliance.

- Nutritional Education and Counseling.

- Permanent nutritional surveillance (Children, pregnant women and women of childbearing age, chronically ill, older adults, people with disabilities, children and adolescents of school age).

- Integral micronutrient program. (iron, folic acid, multivitamins, dewormers, safe water).

- Permanent campaigns to promote the consumption and use of foods sources of iron and other micronutrients (children, adolescents, pregnant women).

- Check-ups and medical attention with emphasis on groups in vulnerable conditions for the prevention of disability and health complications.

Nutrition Action Classification

Enabling

  • Financial
  • Operational
  • Leadership and governance
  • Research monitoring and data

Policy

  • Food environment
  • Food supply chain
  • Consumer knowledge
  • Nutrition care services

Impact

  • Undernutrition
  • Diet
  • Obesity and diet-related NCDs
  • Food and nutrition security

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