Some groups of children with acute malnutrition need special attention. Click on the links to find out more.
Infants under 6 months
Infants under 6 months can become malnourished through improper breastfeeding practices. This group needs special attention and care.
HIV positive children
HIV positive children with severe malnutrition may not respond to treatment as normal. Reseasrch has been commissioned to discover what this may mean in areas of high HIV prevalence.