| Author: BASICS II |
| InfoShare Partner: BASICS II |
| Publication Date: December 2003 |
| Update Date: March 2004 |
| Type of Document: Article/Report/Paper |
| Topics: Child health/survival, Immunization, Nutrition |
| Region: Middle East/North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Language: English |
| File Size: 684 KB |
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BASICS II initiatives to improve the health of children less than five years of age in Nigeria have begun to show promise. This report details the results of a November 2002 household survey, the Integrated Child Health Cluster Survey (ICHCS), and a facility assessment, which provide evidence for improvements in nutrition, routine immunization, and malaria treatment and prevention in BASICS II-supported local government areas in three states: Lagos, Kano, and Abia. Since the program started in 2000, improvements have been seen in awareness of appropriate infant breastfeeding practices, exclusive breastfeeding, coverage with early doses of polio vaccine, maintenance of standard immunization registers at primary health care facilities, and knowledge of malaria prevention through the use of insecticide-treated bed nets. Areas in need of improvement included early initiation of breastfeeding, DPT3 coverage, vaccine procurement and distribution, and appropriate treatment of children with febrile illness. This report also includes the study methodology and lessons that can be applied to refine the program and maximize the potential for short-term impact.
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