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How Family MUAC Is Helping Mothers Detect Child Malnutrition Early | Zambia
How can a simple tool help save children's lives?
Meet Brenda Mutale, a mother and Family MUAC beneficiary, who explains how caregivers are learning to identify the early signs of malnutrition and take action before it becomes severe.
🗣️ "They taught us how to examine a child. For example, if a child's test shows red, it means the child has severe malnutrition." — Brenda Mutale
Before Family MUAC was introduced, many families struggled to recognise the warning signs of malnutrition. Today, caregivers are equipped with the knowledge and tools to screen their children at home, understand the results, and seek timely care when needed.
Knowledge in the hands of caregivers means:
✅ Early detection of malnutrition
✅ Timely referral and treatment
✅ Healthier children and stronger communities
🍎 For every child, nutrition.
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