Goal
Reduce prevalence of wasting among children aged 6-59 months from 14% in 2019 to 9% by 2025
Federal Government of Somalia
| Verification status | Find out more |
|---|---|
| NAF SMARTness index | Upper moderate Find out more |
| Progress status | On course See progress details |
| Targeted location | National - National-Wide |
| Targeted population | Specific population group(s) |
| Targeted population age | Specific age group(s) |
| Targeted population specific age | 0-59 months |
| Targeted population sex | All |
| Duration | December 2019 - December 2025 |
Progress
Indicator
| Primary indicator | Prevalence (%) Of Wasted Children Under 5 Years Of Age |
|---|---|
| Indicator monitor | National Nutrition Assessment Surveys |
Reports
| Stage | Measurement Date | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline | 2019 | 14% | |
| Progress report | July 2024 | 7.1% |
On course
The reported progress indicates that the expected level thus far had been achieved, though must be maintained until the end date is reached.
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| Target | December 2025 | 9% |
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
