The COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to affect the quality and scale of nutrition, health and other lifesaving interventions.  The restrictions on mobility and recommendations on social distancing will affect nutrition programmes, and measures are need

This joint statement by UNICEF and Global Nutrition Cluster describes how the COVID-19 is likely to be dangerous for children affected by wasting and outlines recommendations for countries to protect them.

This brief has been produced in a series of guidance briefs on COVID-19. It is intended to provide information specific to services and programmes for the management of child wasting in the pandemic. It has been developed to support implementers in their

To support implementers on how to prepare and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, a series of evidence-informed guidance briefs will be produced and updated every ten (10) days as new information and evidence emerge. This Brief is meant to provide informati

The available evidence on COVID-19 infections indicates that children generally present milder symptoms than older groups. However, it remains unknown how the disease will affect wasted children. We need to continue to develop practical solutions for the

Coordination groups are already working with many women-led organizations, but more can be done. Women-led organizations are often resilient, dynamic and creative, and making their work more visible can help increase credibility and resource mobilization.