Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition :

Abstract

The National Maternal, Infant and young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) guidelines were formulated and developed through extensive participatory collaborations and consultations between the Ministry of Health and various representatives from line ministries, NGOs, partners and other relevant stakeholders. The process was coordinated by the Division of Nutrition though the National MIYCN Steering Committee, the various Nutrition Working Groups and the Nutrition Interagency Coordinating Committee. The main objective of this document is to operationalize the MIYCN Policy guidelines and Strategy by providing guidance to service providers on day to day implementation of the national and global recommendations on maternal and child nutrition care and support at all levels of operation for optimal health of the target populations in Kenya.