Continuation of WFP-supported treatment of moderate acute malnutrition in Lashkargah and Tarin Kot, the
provincial centres of Helmand and Uruzgan.
About this project
The Targeted Supplementary Feeding Program (TSFP) treats moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) in children
aged 6–59 months and in pregnant and lactating women. Working through health facilities and community
outreach, OPHCD teams screen for malnutrition using mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) and weight
for-height, enrol eligible cases, provide specialised nutritious foods (such as ready-to-use supplementary
food or fortified blended food), and follow each case until recovery.
Where we worked
The project covered 2 districts across Helmand, Uruzgan: Lashkargah, Tarin Kot.
What we did
- Community mobilisation and MUAC screening of children 6–59 months and pregnant and lactating
- women
- Admission of MAM cases and distribution of supplementary nutrition rations on a fixed cycle
- Referral of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) cases to outpatient/inpatient therapeutic care
- Infant and young child feeding (IYCF) and hygiene counselling for caregivers
- Routine growth monitoring, follow-up of defaulters and discharge on recovery
- Monthly reporting to WFP and the provincial public nutrition department
Partners
Funded by World Food Programme (WFP) and implemented by OPHCD in coordination with the Ministry of
Public Health / provincial health directorate.