CMAM Covid Adaptations: Tanzania Case Study
Adaptations in the management of child wasting in the context of COVID-19
Publication date
1st September 2020
Author(s)
Action Against Hunger
Funded by
USAID
Action Against Hunger USA in Tanzania has modified its nutrition programs to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission while continuing services for the management of child wasting. In addition to adhering to key infection prevention and control (IPC) measures, Action Against Hunger implemented the following program adaptations:
1. Modified admission and discharge criteria;
2. Scale up of Family MUAC approach and suspension of mass screenings.