Zambia

The unfolding drought emergency in Zambia, poses a critical threat to the well-being of communities, particularly in the realm of nutrition in 84 drought-affected districts. The IPC analysis done in 2023 estimated 2,037,712 people would face food insecurity crisis (IPC 3+) while 58,440 people (9,740 households) would face food insecurity emergency (IPC 4) in 77 districts during the lean season between October 2023 – March 20241. A total of estimated 14,807,163 population along with 2,887,397 children aged 0-59 months and 1,106,676 pregnant and lactating women are affected in these districts.

1.Conduct nutrition assessments which include SMART and other rapid nutrition assessments
2. Enhance capacity of the nutrition sector stakeholders based on the capacity need assessment including coordination of emergency response in Zambia.
3. Strengthen early detection and referral at facility and community levels.
4. Strengthen and scale up services for management of acute malnutrition.
5. Strengthen supply chain management of nutrition supplies and equipment.
6. Provide malnutrition preventive interventions such as promotion of IYCF practices, micronutrient supplementation and cash programming.

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