What is it about?
This is a mixed methods study that analyses quantitative trends in the nutrition surveillance system for Lesotho in Southern Africa. Qualitative explanations for the gaps and constraints in the surveillance system are triangulated with the quantitative findings to identify key changes needed in the current nutrition surveillance policy.
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Why is it important?
New discourse on the effectiveness of nutrition surveillance policies in sub Saharan countries is needed to avert the high maternal and child mortality rates often underpinned by poor nutrition.
Perspectives
Lesotho has an inconsistent surveillance system, with a number of indicators remaining uncontrolled. Adequate capacitation of offices responsible for national coordination and supportive supervision of key personnel is critical.
Eltony Mugomeri
Africa University
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This page is a summary of: Identifying Imperatives for an Effective Nutrition Surveillance Policy Framework for Maternal and Child Health in Lesotho, Food and Nutrition Bulletin, November 2018, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/0379572118806708.
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