Situational analysis of infant and young child nutrition policies and programmatic activities in Senegal.

ABSTRACT: Progress towards reducing mortality and malnutrition among children <5 years of age has been less than needed to achieve related Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Therefore, several international agencies joined to 'Reposition children's right to adequate nutrition in the Sahel', starting with an analysis of current activities related to infant and young child nutrition (IYCN). The main objectives of the situational analysis are to compile, analyse and interpret available information on infant and child feeding and the nutrition situation of children <2 years of age in Senegal, as one of the six targeted countries. These findings will be used to assist in identifying inconsistencies and filling gaps in current programming. Between August and December 2008, key informants responsible for

SUBMITTER: Wuehler SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6860795 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature