Malnutrition in Mauritania: 20150529_UNICEF_portfolio_Dragaj_025

A young boy holds a bag of Plumpy\'Nut,he received during the malnutrition screening in CRENAS centre Tidjikja, Mauritania.During the malnutrition screening children and their mothers undergo anthropometric measurements containing weight for height, upper arm circumference and general check up. Children who\'s anthropometric measurements fall under general recommendation are referred further for treatment as required. In the centre appetite test is performed for children who are screened as malnourished.UNICEF CRENAS centre is suited within maternity ward building in Tidjikja and it is managed by NGO AMAMI.

A young boy holds a bag of Plumpy\'Nut,he received during the malnutrition screening in CRENAS centre Tidjikja, Mauritania.

During the malnutrition screening children and their mothers undergo anthropometric measurements containing weight for height, upper arm circumference and general check up. Children who\'s anthropometric measurements fall under general recommendation are referred further for treatment as required. In the centre appetite test is performed for children who are screened as malnourished.

UNICEF CRENAS centre is suited within maternity ward building in Tidjikja and it is managed by NGO AMAMI.