Authors: Elisa M. Molanes-López, José M. Ferrer, Abdias Ogobara Dougnon, Abdoul Aziz Gado, Atté Sanoussi, Nassirou Ousmane, Ramatoulaye Hamidou Lazoumar & Pilar Charle-Cuéllar
This study evaluates the cost and cost-effectiveness of using community health workers (CHWs) to treat uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in children aged 6-59 months in rural Niger compared to the standard national protocol. The CHWs-led treatment was found to be more cost-effective, with lower costs per child recovered compared to the standard treatment. Additionally, it resulted in a better recovery rate and reduced costs for households in the Mayahi district of Niger.
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Resource Topic: malnutrition
Resource Type: Evaluation
Year: 2024
Region: Africa
Country: Niger
Publisher May Restrict Access: No