The objective of this process is to update the protocol for the comprehensive management of acute malnutrition (including the simplified approach in emergencies) and the manual for nutritional assessment in emergency situations, incorporating the latest global recommendations and the best available scientific evidence, while taking into account the specific characteristics of the context and national needs.
To achieve this objective, the following activities are proposed:
- Conduct research based on the best available national and international scientific evidence and regulations, in accordance with current parameters and criteria for the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of acute malnutrition in children under 5 years of age.
- Develop a document updated to reflect the national context in order to ensure its implementation in regular and emergency settings.
- Develop a summary support guide for health professionals that presents the key content for the comprehensive management of acute malnutrition in regular and emergency settings in a clear, practical, and educational manner.