Therapeutic Food Formulation and Development

Research Overview

This innovative research focused on developing and testing therapeutic foods using locally available and culturally acceptable ingredients to treat severe acute malnutrition.

Research Achievements

• Developed 3 locally produced therapeutic food formulations
• Conducted clinical trials with positive results
• Established production protocols using local ingredients
• Created sustainable supply chain models

Impact and Next Steps

• Reduced cost of therapeutic foods by 40%
• Increased local economic opportunities
• Enhanced food sovereignty in target communities
• Scalable models for regional replication