Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health
MNCH Service Delivery Interventions
Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health
MNCH Service Delivery Interventions
Children under 5
Strengthening early childhood health and nutrition
Children under 5
Strengthening early childhood health and nutrition
The first five years of life are critical for a child’s survival, growth, and development. During this period, children are highly vulnerable to infectious diseases, malnutrition, and developmental challenges, making early childhood interventions essential for reducing mortality and ensuring lifelong health benefits.
This section focuses on evidence-based interventions that support holistic child health and well-being, addressing:
- Vaccinations: Protecting children from deadly but preventable diseases such as measles, polio, and pneumonia through routine immunization programs.
- Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI): A comprehensive strategy for diagnosing, treating, and preventing common childhood illnesses, including pneumonia, diarrhea, malaria, and malnutrition.
- Micronutrient Supplementation: Providing vitamin A, iron, and zinc to strengthen immune function, prevent deficiencies, and support cognitive development.
- Deworming: Reducing the burden of parasitic infections that contribute to anemia, malnutrition, and poor growth.
By strengthening primary health care services, expanding community-based interventions, and ensuring equitable access to these life-saving strategies, child mortality can be significantly reduced with healthy development promoted for all children under five.
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Quality of Care
Explore how to strengthen Early Childhood Care service delivery through quality improvement strategies in the MNCH Health Systems Strengthening toolkit under Quality of Care.
