Authors: Nicola Stambach, Helen Lambert, Katie Eves, Blaise Alenwi Nfornuh, Emily Bowler, Peter Williams, Marcel Lama, Pascal Bakamba, Richard Allan
Conflict in the Central African Republic (CAR) has caused population displacement, food insecurity, and limited healthcare. Community health workers (CHWs) trained by The MENTOR Initiative provide basic care to children under 5 in hard-to-reach areas of north-west CAR. This study analyzed data from CHWs to examine malnutrition rates and their links to malaria, conflict, and seasons. It found that malnutrition increased with severe malaria cases and during the rainy season. Conflict areas showed lower malnutrition rates, possibly due to underreporting. The findings stress the need for targeted nutritional support in conflict-affected regions, with CHWs playing a key role in care delivery.
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Resource Topic: Malaria, malnutrition
Resource Type: Evaluation
Year: 2024
Region: Africa
Country: Central African Republic
Publisher May Restrict Access: No