25/03/2021
IRC-CMAM update
IRC continue with the routine CMAM program in the 4 supported LGAs of Adamawa state. In the 27
supported program clinics, IRC was able to carry out its nutrition activities to beneficiaries as indicate
below;
Anthropometric screening; out of 3,288 (1,668M and 1,620F) under 5 children, 40 (16M and 24F) were
identified as SAM cases and admitted into OTP. 245(123M and 122F) were identified as MAM whom
their caregivers received nutrition education and participated in community cooking demonstration. For
the program exit, 34(16M and 18F) exited as cured, 0 died and 4(3M and 1F) defaulted from the
program within the month. Currently there are 489(219M and 270F) SAM children on the CMAM
program are receiving treatment. Overall program performance for the month was 89.5 % cured rate,
0% death rate and 10.5% default rate
IRC- IYCF Update
Within the month of May, the IRC has carried out infant and young child feeding sensitization and
awareness seasons with the support of CVs and members of MTMSG. Topics covered during the
sensitization sessions were: breastfeeding related issues, good personnel and environmental hygiene
practice. Beneficiaries reached were 290 pregnant mothers, 462 Lactating mothers, 114 old women, 128
young girls and 132 men.
