To reduce childhood stunting

A set of nutrition specific and sensitive interventions will be implemented countrywide including: -• Protection, promotion, and supporting age-appropriate infant and young child feeding -Early initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of delivery, exclusive breastfeeding (0-5 months), timely introduction of adequate, safe and appropriate complementary feeding with continued breastfeeding up to 2 years.• Prevention and treatment of wasting in children 6-59 months.• Provision of micronutrient Supplementation-Vitamin A for children 6-59 months. • Zinc treatment for diarrhea and deworming• Growth monitoring and promotion.• Prevention and treatment of infectious diseases & Quality care of sick child.• Promotion of integration with immunization and other routine child health services.• Promotion of handwashing with soap and improved water and sanitation practices. • Capacity strengthening of healthcare workers on provision of nutrition services.