Assessing WHO prioritisation criteria for children 6–59 months treated for moderate wasting in a MUAC-based protocol: a multicountry analysis in West and Central Africa

BMJ Global Health 2026 Open access

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Authors: Maguy Daurès, Ibrahim Sana, Wah Coulibaly, Mahaman Nouhou, Susan Shepherd, Renaud Becquet, Kevin Phelan
DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2025-023264
Cited by: 1
References: 30

Abstract

BACKGROUND: In 2023, the WHO recommended prioritising treatment for moderately wasted children with higher risk characteristics, including mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) 115-119 mm, weight-for-age z-score (WAZ)

Fields of Study & Subjects

Child Nutrition and Water Access Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations Iron Metabolism and Disorders

Publication details

Journal / source
BMJ Global Health
Publisher
BMJ
Volume
11
Issue
7
Pages
e023264–e023264
Publication date
1 July 2026
Language
EN