Zinc supplementation for diarrhoea management The programme can have the following specific objectives: To increase coverage of zinc supplementation for diarrhoea management from X % to Y %. Groups to include: Children 6 59months children with diarrhoea – How to calculate expected caseload: Use demographic profile from the last census, nutritional surveys. Adjust with population growth rate if necessary. Apply diarrhoea prevalence based on the WHO data and planned programme coverage. Sample activities and tips: Zinc sachets distribution together with ORS Behaviour change strategy to promote an awareness of the product along with its correct use and hygienic practices to prepare food TIP: liaise with WASH cluster on this TIP: Include also breastfeeding after 6 months of age and appropriate complementary feeding promotion Empowering community level workers in zinc use for diarrhoea treatment Dissemination of information and advocacy with physicians and health workers Integration of the use of zinc for diarrhoea treatment in national policies Ensuring availability of zinc in sufficient quantities (avoiding stock-outs) Suggested indicators: Type of Unit of Indicator indicator
Zinc supplementation for diarrhoea management The programme can have the following specific objectives: To increase coverage of zinc supplementation for diarrhoea management from X % to Y %. Groups to include: Children 6 – 59months children with diarrhoea How to calculate expected caseload: Use demographic profile from the last census, nutritional surveys. Adjust with population growth rate if necessary. Apply diarrhoea prevalence based on the WHO data and planned programme coverage. Sample activities and tips: Zinc sachets distribution together with ORS Behaviour change strategy to promote an awareness of the product along with its correct use and hygienic practices to prepare food TIP: liaise with WASH cluster on this TIP: Include also breastfeeding after 6 months of age and appropriate complementary feeding promotion Empowering community level workers in zinc use for diarrhoea treatment Dissemination of information and advocacy with physicians and health workers Integration of the use of zinc for diarrhoea treatment in national policies Ensuring availability of zinc in sufficient quantities (avoiding stock-outs) Suggested indicators: Type of indicator Unit of Indicator