GLOBAL ACUTE MALNUTRITION

21.4% of children under 5 in Bauchi State suffer from acute malnutrition

Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is a life-threatening condition. Without treatment, a child with SAM is 9 times more likely to die than a healthy child.

1 in 5 children affected
12,400+ treated by ACDF
94% recovery rate
TIMELY REFERRAL SAVES LIVES

Mother Led MUAC Screening: The 30-second test that identifies malnutrition

A simple colored tape on a child's arm tells us if they need help. Red = severe malnutrition, Yellow = moderate, Green = healthy. Community health workers screen thousands weekly.

89,300+ children screened 2024
200+ trained CHWs
18 LGAs covered
LIFE-SAVING TREATMENT

RUTF: Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food brings children back from the brink

Just $75 worth of RUTF can restore a severely malnourished child to health in 6–8 weeks. ACDF distributes RUTF across 64 OTP sites in Bauchi State.

64 OTP sites active
$75/child complete recovery
12,418 SAM admissions since 2018
GRASSROOTS EMPOWERMENT

Building resilient communities, one child at a time

Through MIYCN support groups, father engagement, and local health worker training, ACDF ensures sustainable nutrition security for generations to come.

38 TSFP centres
2.4% default rate (excellent)
78% treatment coverage
— Our roots

Rooted in community, built for lasting impact.

ACDF is a registered Nigerian NGO nurturing grassroots communities through nutrition, health, and development programming across Bauchi State and Northeast Nigeria.

Our Mission

Reduce morbidity & mortality from acute malnutrition through evidence-based CMAM, robust data, and community-centered interventions.

Our Vision

Communities where every child under five thrives, supported by strong local health systems.

Our Reach

18 LGAs, 64 OTP sites, 38 TSFP centres, and 200+ trained Community Health Workers.

— What we deliver

Integrated nutrition & community programmes

Community Screening & Referral

Active case finding, Mother Led MUAC Screening and timely referral.

Early Detection

Management of MAM

RUSF supplementation, growth monitoring & counselling.

MAM Recovery

MIYCN Support Groups

Breastfeeding, complementary feeding, maternal nutrition.

Caregiver Support

Father & Youth Engagement

Mobilizing men and youth to transform household nutrition.

Community Leadership

Micronutrient Intervention

MNP for 6–23 months + relapse-prevention follow-up.

Prevention

M&E & Data Systems

Real-time GAM/SAM tracking, SQUEAC coverage, DHIS2.

Data Systems
— Linkages for care

Our referral pathways

No child left behind: rapid referral for complicated SAM, MAM with complications, or uncomplicated outpatient care.

SAM Without Complications

Referred to OTP sites for RUTF & weekly monitoring.

  • 18 LGAs partner OTPs
  • Appetite test + medical screening

SAM With Complications

Immediate inpatient stabilisation centres.

  • 24/7 medical supervision
  • Escorted transport support

MAM With Complications

Clinical evaluation at primary/secondary facilities.

  • Integrated health services
  • Close follow-up
— Data-driven impact

Measuring what matters: WHO/UNICEF standards

21.4%
GAM Prevalence
Critical threshold
78.3%
Treatment Coverage
↑ Exceeds SPHERE
94.1%
Recovery Rate
Well above target
1.8%
Mortality Rate
Below SPHERE
2.4%
Default Rate
Excellent retention
12.4k
SAM Admissions
+22% YoY
89k+
Children Screened
Largest round
4.2 wks
Avg. LOS
Optimal
— Geographic footprint

Active in 18 LGAs of Bauchi State

Highest-burden LGAs prioritized for intensive CMAM intervention.

Bauchi LGA 64 OTP Sites
2,840
Tafawa Balewa
1,620
Ganjuwa
1,180
Dass
980
Bogoro
740

Bauchi State Priority Map

🔴 Capital priority🟠 Active OTP🟢 High burden
18 LGAs
Total reach
64
OTP Sites
38
TSFP Centres
— How it works

CMAM care pathway from screening to recovery

01

Community Screening

CHWs MUAC + oedema checks door-to-door.

02

Triage & Referral

SAM with complications → stabilisation centre.

03

Admission & Treatment

RUTF/RUSF, appetite test & medical care.

04

Weekly Monitoring

Weight/MUAC + MIYCN counselling.

05

Discharge & Follow-up

MUAC ≥125mm, relapse prevention.

— Get in touch

Contact ACDF

Collaboration, funding, research — we'd love to hear from you.

Head Office: Bauchi, Nigeria
info@acdfnigeria.org