Nutrition Technical Committee: Ongoing Activities Raj Kumar Pokharel Nutrition Section Child Health Division Department of Health Services Ministry of Health and Population Nutrition Central Level Advocacy and Planning Meeting: With focus to Iodized Salt Social Marketing Campaign in Achham and Doti Districts 15 July 2012

Nutrition Technical Committee Technical advisory committee under Child Health Division/Department of Health Services Established and endorsed by the MoHP on 16 th October 2011

Objective of NUTEC “To provide advisory support and guidance on nutrition to key sectors, and to monitor performance with respect to nutrition goals, objectives, activities targets in sector strategies and policies”

Composition Advisors: Director General and Chief-PPICD Committee Chairperson- CHD director Member Secretary- Chief, Nutrition Section Members: – Divisions (FHD, PHC-RD, NHTC) directors – Nutrition Focal Person, MOHP – Representative- NHRC, National Nutrition and Food Security Steering Committee (NNFSSC) of National Planning Commission – Chief, Nutrition Section, DFTQC – Representative of UNICEF, WHO, WFP, USAID, DFID, JICA, WB, EU, HKI, SC, MI, NFHP, NTAG – Representative of academic institutions and other relevant organisations

Key roles and responsibilities Technical advice and support to key sectors, including health agriculture and livestock Supervise the implementation of national and sectoral policies, strategies, plans and activities Advocacy with line ministries Mobilize resources for nutrition activities in Nepal Facilitate information sharing on nutrition, both within and between sectors Identify knowledge gaps and research priorities to inform the design of more effective nutrition interventions Facilitate the M&E strengthening Strengthen multi-sectoral coordination and promote partnerships for nutrition

Working Groups under NUTEC 1.Maternal Nutrition WG In the process to develop strategy for maternal under-nutrition – Causal analysis framework and conceptual framework finalized – Format for the strategy prepared – Strategic components finalized – Major activities under each strategic components are being discussed

Working Groups under NUTEC…. 2.Infant and Young Child Nutrition WG – IYCF strategy (first draft) has been developed – In the process to collect input and feedback – Training manuals, guidelines (HF and FCHV level) are being reviewed in line with the developed strategy

Working Groups under NUTEC…. 3.Infant and Young Child Nutrition Communication WG – Development of a detailed communication framework and plan of action in line with the National Communication Strategy for MNCH (of NHEICC) – Maternal Nutrition component has also been included

Working Groups under NUTEC…. 4.Growth Monitoring Promotion WG – Revised the GM card as per WHO new GM guidelines – GM guidelines, recording reporting format were also revised – Operational feasibility testing are being done in Rukum, Udaypur, Jumla and Dang

Working Groups under NUTEC…. 5.Emergency Nutrition WG – Emergency Nutrition Contingency plan 2012 drafted – Nutrition cluster contingency plan for flood emergencies is in development process – National guidelines to address MAM is in development process – IYCF-E guidelines is being developed 6.Anemia Control WG – Discussion for updating Anaemia Control Strategy is in process – Development of 2nd Plan of Action for Iron Deficiency Anemia Control is in process

Working Groups under NUTEC…. 7.Fortification WG – Home fortification with MNPs – Flour fortification at roller mills – Flour Fortification in chakki mills 8.Multi-Sectoral Nutrition WG – MSNP approved from Cabinet – Development of Implementation Guidelines in progress – Plan for piloting from 6 districts – Advocacy, Resources and capacity building

Working Groups under NUTEC…. 9.Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) WG – 2 nd Plan of Action ( ) for Iodine Deficiency Disorders was drafted (by national expert) and is being reviewed by the international expert – Phase wise expansion of Iodized salt social marketing campaign to the districts having low consumption of adequately iodized salt was planned – Joint monitoring and supervision visit to Mid-western hill districts viz. Achham and Doti districts – A local NGO was assigned for social marketing campaign in these districts (supported by UNICEF)

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