UKaid and UNICEF combat malnutrition through care groups
In Kyegegwa District, mothers are gaining valuable skills to prepare nutritious meals for their children through a peer-to-peer program aimed at preventing malnutrition. With funding from UKaid, this initiative is part of a broader effort to combat worsening nutrition levels in refugee-hosting districts.
Stunting remains a major challenge in Kyegegwa, but UNICEF, with UK funding, is driving change. In the implementation of the initiative, Village Health Teams (VHTs) receive specialized training to support families at the community level. VHTs go door-to-door, screening children for malnutrition and educating mothers on how to create healthy meals using locally available ingredients.
With early detection and a smooth referral system in place, this effort is saving lives and improving access to nutrition services, both at health centres and within families within host and refugee communities. Thanks to the partnership between UNICEF and UK aid, families are better equipped to protect their children’s health and well-being.
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