Therapeutic Food Formulation and Development

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Location

DR Congo

Beneficiaries

200+

Duration

24 months (2022-2024)

Status

Completed

About This Research

This research developed and tested locally produced therapeutic foods for the treatment of severe acute malnutrition.

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

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Publications

Preliminary Findings Report (PDF) Executive Summary (PDF) Policy Brief (PDF)

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