Goal

Maintain the rate of severe acute malnutrition in children under 5 at less than 2.5% by 2030

FROM Commitment: Severe acute malnutrition in children

Government (non-donor capacity) / Gabon

Plate-forme Multisectorielle Sécurité Alimentaire et Nutritionnelle (SAN), Gabon

Partner organisations:
Multilateral organisations, including United Nations (UN) agencies: World Health Organization
Date made: 04 Feb 2022
Related event: 2021 Tokyo N4G Summit
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NAF SMARTness index Low Find out more
Progress status No response See progress details
Targeted location National - Focus will be placed on rural areas due to higher rate of severe acute malnutrition in children under 5
Targeted population Overall population (all ages, both sexes)
Targeted population specific age 0-5 years
Duration October, 2022 - December, 2030

Goal action plan

- Mapping of severe acute malnutrition in children under 5

- Develop approaches and strategies adapted to the various socio-economic situations, with focus on the rural areas

- Multi-partner and multi-sector approaches

- Awareness raising campaigns at community-level on malnutrition and healthy nutrition practices

- Other activities will be identified once the formulation phase starts

Progress

Indicator

Primary indicator Prevalence (%) Severe Acute Malnutrition In Children Under 5 To Less Than 2.5% By 2030.
Indicator monitor Government's M&E and information systems - annual basis. Partners will also track this indicator through their own processes.

Reports

Stage Measurement Date Value Status
Baseline 2012 % to be determined
Progress report No response
Target December, 2030 Less to 2.5% by 2030

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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