Title: Endline Survey of Micronutrient Supplementation for Children in Food Insecure Districts

Abstract: The micronutrient supplementation project of WFP was implemented with expectation of reduction of Anemia prevalence by twenty five percent after six months’ intervention. Under this project the children receiving the MNP sachets, sixty percent consume at least 80% of the sachets; and eighty percent of mothers and caregivers accept giving their children the sachets.

This survey was conducted to obtain the data on anemia prevalence as an indicator of the program impact. The study has measured the nutritional status, particularly anemia levels, parasite infection of children aged 6- 59 months. The study also assesses the infant and young child feeding practices and household food security status in the study site.

Sponsored By: WFP. Ongoing, Availability: Not available

 

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