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Cost-effectiveness of addressing constraints in childhood acute malnutrition management in Malawi using the Thanzi La Onse health system simulation framework

2026-03-06 nutrition Title + abstract only
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Background Acute malnutrition remains a major public health challenge among children under five in Malawi due to undetected and untreated cases. While several policies and programmes are in place, they face significant resource input and implementation constraints. In this study, we evaluate the potential health impact and cost-effectiveness of three interventions designed to address constraints along the care pathway in childhood acute malnutrition management. These include improving early reco...

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