SAVE A MOTHER & CHILD FROM MALNUTRITION IN UGANDA

SUMMARY

This report covers the period from July to October 2026 and highlights progress made under a five-year programme aimed at contributing to the reduction of acute malnutrition among children aged 5–59 months, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers in Kibuku District.

The programme seeks to improve the nutritional status of vulnerable communities through nutrition education and the promotion of appropriate infant and young child feeding practices. Key interventions include training 1,070 women in basic nutrition and feeding practices, providing nutritious food to children with acute malnutrition, training mothers in the production of nutritious foods, providing treatment to malnourished children, offering deworming medication to pregnant women, and supporting pregnant women with iron and folic acid supplementation.

ACHIEVEMENTS FOR THE QUARTER

During the reporting period, the following achievements were registered:

• 61 pregnant and breastfeeding women were trained in basic nutrition and appropriate feeding practices.
• 21 households were visited to assess the nutritional status of children and identify those experiencing malnutrition.
• 51 pregnant women received iron and folic acid supplements to support maternal health and prevent nutritional deficiencies.
• 28 pregnant and breastfeeding women received vegetable seeds to promote household vegetable production and improve access to nutritious foods.
• 30 children with malnutrition received treatment and nutritional support.
• 231 children received deworming medication to improve their health and nutritional well-being.

CHALLENGES

Despite the progress made, the programme continues to face several challenges:

• Limited knowledge and skills in basic nutrition and appropriate feeding practices among grassroots communities, despite the availability of locally accessible food resources.
• Inadequate funding to effectively implement programme activities in view of the high number of vulnerable beneficiaries requiring support.
• Most nutrition education materials are written in English, creating a language barrier and highlighting the need for translation into local languages to enhance community understanding and participation.
• The high cost of nutritious foods and food supplements makes them less affordable and accessible to vulnerable households.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Increased financial support is essential to strengthen the implementation of programme activities and expand access to nutrition services among vulnerable communities in Kibuku District.

Sustained investment in nutrition interventions will contribute to reducing malnutrition-related morbidity and mortality among children and women, improving maternal and child health, and strengthening household livelihoods and resilience.

CONCLUSION AND FUNDING APPEAL

The programme continues to play an important role in addressing malnutrition and improving the nutritional well-being of vulnerable children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers in Kibuku District.

However, the growing needs of the target communities, coupled with limited financial resources, make additional funding critical for the successful implementation and sustainability of the programme.

We therefore appeal for your continued financial support and partnership to enable us to reach more vulnerable households, improve access to essential nutrition services, and contribute to healthier and more resilient communities.

Links:

• http://www.kado.or.ug