Sindh Health Department: 5 Years of Nutrition Impact — From Screening to Recovery
Sindh Health Department · Pakistan · Dawn,
Notice advertisement published in Dawn on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, listed under Pakistan. Issued by Sindh Health Department.
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Issued by the Health Department, Government of Sindh. Summary of a five-year nutrition campaign in Sindh highlighting screening, identification, treatment enrolment and recovery of children with wasting and severe acute malnutrition (SAM).
| Indicator | Result |
|---|---|
| Children screened for wasting | 29.46+ million |
| Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) cases identified | 1.29+ million |
| SAM children enrolled in treatment | 1.01+ million |
| Children successfully recovered | 903k+ |
| Reported mortality | 0.1% (approximately 7 deaths per 10,000 exits) |
| Referred to inpatient/NSC care | 53,531 |
| Cure rate | 86.9% |
Malnutrition consequences highlighted: stunting, wasting, weakened immunity and poor cognitive development. The notice emphasizes the Health Department's screening-to-recovery approach and progress in reducing childhood malnutrition across Sindh.
Issuer: Health Department, Government of Sindh.
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