Nigeria, diverse and populous, grapples with child well-being in remote areas, marked by inadequate nutrition and healthcare access. Malnutrition affects 1 in 3 children in developing countries like Nigeria. (1) According to UNICEF, as of 2020, Nigeria had over 10 million out-of-school children, many of whom were from remote communities, with high child malnutrition rates, and approximately 2.5 million children are suffering from severe acute malnutrition. These challenges require urgent support
Nigeria, diverse and populous, grapples with child well-being in remote areas, marked by inadequate nutrition and healthcare access. Malnutrition affects 1 in 3 children in developing countries like Nigeria. (1) According to UNICEF, as of 2020, Nigeria had over 10 million out-of-school children, many of whom were from remote communities, with high child malnutrition rates, and approximately 2.5 million children are suffering from severe acute malnutrition. These challenges require urgent support
PSHAN will support infant and young children feeding with micronutrient supplementation such as deworming, Vitamin A and Iron supplementation through community campaigns. PSHAN can upgrade facilities in these communities, providing vital healthcare, capacity-building for workers, and nutritional education for caregivers to identify danger signs.
Improved Child Well-being: Support in remote communities improves well-being and reduces child mortality rates. Empowered Communities: The program fosters community self-reliance, ownership and development. Reduction in Inequalities: PSHAN's focus on remote communities will reduce healthcare disparities and promote equity and inclusivity. Economic Growth: Healthy children are more likely to become productive members of society, contributing to the economic growth of Nigeria in the long run.
This project has provided additional documentation in a DOCX file (projdoc.docx).
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