Re: [pronut-hiv] Plumpynut to PLWHA (3)

["norsupplies" <norsupplies@iwayafrica.com>]

Compact AS Norway/ Denmark, processors of BP 5 high Energy biscuits for 
disaster and emrgency relief, have developed a product called Afya (swahili name for health) for optimal nutrition of PLWHAs. It has been used by Christian Health Association (CHAM) in Malawi. An accetability test has also been done in Malawi and Afya was reported to improve overall health status of PLWHAs. Its use as a component of HBC kits was reported to be practical and feasible. At present MSF, France Kenya is making use of Afya in Mathare and Homabay and the reports are good.

In addition they process a RTUF, BP 100 based of WHO F100 formula  for 
rehabilitation of severely malnourished children and adults suitable for 
therapeutic feeding.

May be these would be options worth considering Anni.

Thanks

Francis Muigai

norsupplies@iwayafrica.com


----- "Anni Fjord" wrote:


> Dear all,
>
> Has anyone got some experiences in providing plumpynut to PLWHA.
> In Kasongo DRC, Concern Worldwide is in its initial phase of  a CTC
> nutrition project  with plumpynut as one component to severely
> malnourished children.
> The project would  also like to involve critically sick parents in the
> programme, however we need some more evidence on the use of plumpynut in
> relation to PLWHA.
>
> Thanks a lot,
>
> Anni
>
> Anni Fjord
> Central Africa Regional
> HIV&AIDS Advisor
> Concern Worldwide
> P.O.Box 6599
> Kampala, Uganda
> Mobile + 256 77642667
>
>