Action - Integrated Malnutrition, HIV/AIDS & TB (IMHAT) Prevention and Control Project - Prevention or treatment of moderate malnutrition - Infants and young children

Programme: Integrated Malnutrition, HIV/AIDS & TB (IMHAT) Prevention and Control Project

Programme description

The goal of the IMHAT Project is to contribute to the reduction and prevention of malnutrition, HIV/AIDS, TB and thereby contribute to reduction of child mortality rates in the Nadowli, Kintampo South and Tolon-Kumbungu districts. The specifc objectives of the project include the following: 1.Improved quality of diet for children under-five years and families 2.Improved access to essential health services and a healthy environment 3. Improved household food security 4. Strengthen capacity of World Vision, communities and partner institutions to implement programs to address malnutrition, health(including HIV/TB) and food security issues.

Programme type

Community/sub-national

Cost

Budget(2009-2012)= US$667,757
Status: 
On-going

Start date:

January
2009

End date:

September
2013
Area: 
Urban
Place: 
Nadowli, Tolon-Kumbungu, and Kintampo South districts respectively in the Upper West, Northern and Brong Ahafo regions of Ghana
Target group: 
Infants and young children
Delivery: 
Community-based
Implementation details : 

1. Purchase vegetable seeds and citrus seedlings2. Distribute vegetable seeds and seedlings to households and groups3. Purchase small animals 4. Distribute small animals to households and groups5. Train beneficiaries in the raising of small animals and crop production techniques6. Support the processing of vegetables materials)7. Produce/adapt & distribute IEC materials8. Carry out community education on animal husbandry and crop production

Target population size : 
2400
Outcome indicator(s): 

% of households producing fruits for their own consumption% of households producing vegetables for their own consumption% of households growing and using nutrient-dense drought-tolerant crops for their food sources e.g. cowpeas, green grams, groundnuts etc% of household rearing and using one or more type of high protein animal/poultry based foods sources eg. Chicken, fish etc.% of households practicing food preservation techniques% of women controlling some household resources e.g. animals, land etc

M&E system: 

<p>Key performance indicators were baselined to establish coverage at the beginning of the project. Monitoring of project interventions are conducted monthly. Monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports(narrative and financial) are collated to inform management decisions. These reports are shared with key stakeholders. Midterm and endterm project evalutions will be conducted.</p>

Baseline: 
Conducted
Post-intervention: 

Midterm evaluation has been conducted and results are being analysed.

Outcome reported by social determinants: 
Vulnerable groups

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