Action - CDC IMMPaCt/UNICEF: Integrated infant and young child nutrition and lipid-based nutrient supplement program in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (2009 - present) - Lipid-based nutrient supplementation - Infants and young children

Programme: CDC IMMPaCt/UNICEF: Integrated infant and young child nutrition and lipid-based nutrient supplement program in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (2009 - present)

Programme description

Among children 6 to 12 months of age, Phase 1: Formative work to determine the acceptability of LNS among children and their caregivers in Katanga province, DRC, including test messages for improving child feeding practices, and developing local branding for LNS. Among pregnant women and children0-12 months of age, Phase 2: Implement, monitor and evaluate an integrated infant and young child feeding and LNS program in one health zone in Katanga province, DRC (Kasenga HZ). The pilot program includes promotion of breastfeeding and timely introduction of diverse complementary foods as well as distribution of LNS to children 6-18 months of age. Phase 3: Scale up the in-home fortification program to other health zones in DRC.

Programme type

Community/sub-national

Cost

No information available

References

Formative reports and protocols are complete but not currently publicly available.

Status: 
On-going

Start date:

January
2009
Area: 
Rural
Place: 
Katanga District, DRC
Target group: 
Infants and young children
Age group: 
6-12 months
Delivery: 
Community-based
Implementation details : 

I LNS sachet daily for 6-12 months of age

Target population size : 
20000-25000
Coverage level (%): 
Missing
Outcome indicator(s): 

Anemia, Iron, Vitamin A, developmental and cognitive milestones, IYCF behaviors, vaccination coverage (comprehensive)

M&E system: 

In progress of development

Baseline: 
Baseline survey results pending CDC clearance
Outcome reported by social determinants: 
None

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