Authors: Patrick G Ilboudo, Hermann Pythagore Pierre Donfouet, Calistus Wilunda, Bernardette Cichon, Daniel Tewoldeberhan, James Njiru, Emily Keane, Bonventure Mwangi, Elizabeth Mwaniki, Taddese Alemu Zerfu, Lilly Schofield, Lucy Maina, Edward Kutondo, Olivia Agutu, Peter Okoth, Judith Raburu, Daniel Kavoo, Lydia Karimurio, Charles Matanda, Alex Mutua, Grace Gichohi, Elizabeth Kimani-Murage
This study evaluates the cost-effectiveness of treating moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) by integrating community health volunteers (CHVs) into routine community case management (iCCM). The researchers compared the costs and outcomes of the integrated approach, which included CHV sites and health facilities, to standard facility-based treatment alone. The integrated strategy was found to be more cost-effective, costing $397 per disability-adjusted life year (DALY) averted, compared to $637 for the control group. Additionally, the intervention group spent less per child treated and recovered ($214 versus $270 and $306 versus $485, respectively). Overall, integrating CHVs into MAM treatment is a cost-effective strategy, and enrolling more children could enhance these benefits.
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Resource Topic: malnutrition
Resource Type: Evaluation
Year: 2024
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: Kenya
Publisher May Restrict Access: No