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During pandemics, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, undernutrition rates are likely to increase. The nutrition cluster needs to ensure that they meet the increased needs and mitigate any additional challenges caused by the pandemic. This module explores the impact of the pandemic on the nutritional status and needs of populations already affected by emergencies and at the actions that clusters need to take to respond.
Learning objectives
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Describe the impact of pandemics such as COVID-19 on malnutrition and nutrition programme implementation,
- Explain the responsibilities of the nutrition cluster coordinator during pandemics,
- List key sources of support and guidance on operational and technical aspect of nutrition programming during pandemics,
- List key suggestions for operational and technical actions that were suggested during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Audience
This module is an intermediary-level course aimed at anyone who is interested in furthering their skills and knowledge in nutrition cluster coordination in humanitarian contexts, and who needs to coordinate and collaborate with the humanitarian architecture on this topic. It is part of the recommended learning path for national nutrition cluster coordinators aiming to progress to senior level roles.
Length
It should take you about 26 minutes to complete this self-paced course.
Methodology
This course is composed of a single short self-paced animated module, including various examples and activities.
Structure
Introduction
Lesson 1: COVID-19, malnutrition, and nutrition programme implementation
4 mins
Lesson 2: Supporting and coordinating the cluster during the COVID-19 pandemic
12 mins
Lesson 3: Technical guidance for adapting nutrition programming during the pandemic
6 mins
Summary
Contact details
For technical issues, you can contact https://www.nutritioncluster.net/Ask_question