Community-based screening and treatment for malnourished children across Adamawa State using MUAC and locally formulated Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) to ensure timely and effective intervention.
across community of Yola south adamawa state
introduction
In response to the growing challenge of malnutrition among children under five, Murmushi People’s Development Foundation launched a pilot field test of a specially formulated, ready-to-use nutrition powder. Designed to enrich pap, a familiar and easily digestible local porridge, the powder offers an effective dietary supplement for children showing early signs of malnourishment.
The initiative was carried out in the Bole community, Yola South LGA, Adamawa State. Our team worked closely with local families, using Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) tapes, a globally recognized tool for screening malnutrition, to assess children’s nutritional status. Through this targeted outreach, we were able to detect cases early and begin immediate dietary interventions, helping vulnerable children regain strength and improve their health.
project objectives
- Early Detection: Identify cases of acute malnutrition in children under five through community-based screening using Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) measurements.
- Culturally Appropriate Intervention: Introduce a practical and locally accepted nutritional solution by enriching pap, a common weaning food, with a specially formulated fortified powder formulated by Murmushi.
- Monitor Recovery: Track children’s recovery through visible improvements in health, growth, and overall well-being.
- Community Education: Raise awareness among caregivers and families about the signs of malnutrition and promote simple, home-based strategies for prevention and treatment.
Success Story: A Remarkable Turnaround in Jimeta Sangere
In Jimeta Sangere, Yola North, two visibly malnourished children were identified during our community screening. MUAC measurements confirmed their condition, and they were immediately enrolled in a feeding plan using our fortified nutrition powder.
With consistent support from their caregivers, both children showed rapid improvement, regaining energy, gaining weight, and moving into the healthy MUAC range. Their transformation, captured in before-and-after photos below, highlights the powerful impact of timely, community-based nutritional intervention and the efficiency of our pap powder.
before & after
