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Pakistan National Guidelines for Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition

Guidelines for providing lifesaving management to children with acute malnutrition

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The Pakistan National Guidelines for Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) is an important document to be used for effective care and rehabilitation at the community level. These guidelines reflect the experiences gained over 5 years of implementing CMAM in Pakistan. Medical protocols are based on current national protocols and the latest global evidence is used where possible.

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Government of Pakistan
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English

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