Goal
Reduce chronic malnutrition (stunting) in children under -5 from 38,4% in 2021 to 28,4% in 2026 under the coordination of the National Office of Nutrition.
Reduce all forms of malnutrition by adopting systemic approach
Office National de Nutrition, Madagascar
| Verification status | Verified Find out more |
|---|---|
| NAF SMARTness index | High Find out more |
| Progress status | No response See progress details |
| Targeted location | National - Region of: Analamanga, Vakinankaratra, Itasy, Bongolava, Alaotra Mangoro, Atsinanana, Analanjirofo, SAVA, Amoron'i Mania, Matsiatra Ambony, Vatovavy, Fitovinany, Ihorombe,Atsimo Atsinanana, Melaky. |
| Targeted population | Specific population group(s) |
| Targeted population age | Specific age group(s) |
| Targeted population specific age | Children under 5 years |
| Targeted population sex | All |
| Population coverage | 1,656,233 |
| Duration | March 2021 - December 2026 |
Goal action plan
Madagascar has developed two strategical documents: The National Nutrition Plan (2022-2030) and the Multisectorial National Action Plan for Nutrition (2022-2026). All actors for Nutrition under the National Office of Nutrition coordination will implement the MNAPN).
Progress
Indicator
| Primary indicator | Prevalence (%) Of Stunted Children Under 5 Years Of Age |
|---|---|
| Indicator monitor | Madagascar has a national monitoring and evaluation plan relating to the National Nutrition Policy framework documents and the National Multisectoral Nutrition Action Plan. A National SE Committee which meets twice a year as well as a Regional SE Group per region which meets quarterly are in place. Basleine values were based on the last Demographic and Health Investigation 2021 |
Reports
| Stage | Measurement Date | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline | 2021 | 0.38 | |
| Progress report | No response | ||
| Target | December 2026 | 0.28 |
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
