Scale up of life-saving nutrition assistance in 3 prioritized districts of Hajjah of Yemen to mitigate the worsening impact of acute food insecurity ltpgtAligned with the strategic objectives of the 2024 HRP and the priorities outlined in the allocation strategy for 2024, this proposed 12-month project, encompassing 9 months of field implementation, aims to contribute to the reduction of crisis-related morbidity and mortality. Our primary focus is on providing targeted life-saving nutrition assistance to 51,895 vulnerable children and their families across the catchment areas of 12 HFs, including 1 hospital, 1 HC, and 10 HUs, situated in 3 prioritized districts within Hajjah governorate (Mustaba, Bani Qais, and Ash Shaghadirah) districts.lt/pgtltpgtThe catchment population of the 12 HFs amounts to 51,895 individuals. SC will aim to reach 16,935 individuals (1,647 men, 5,405 women, 4,843 boys, and 5,040 girls) of which 15% are IDPs. Notably, the target encompasses all CU5 and PLWs screened for malnutrition, covering 90%. Additionally, 30% of the beneficiaries will be reached through awareness sessions.  Among these, 1,694 are PwDs, making up 10% of the total target.ltbrgtlt/pgtltpgtltbrgtBuilding upon the achievements of the ongoing YHF-funded project, particularly in Bani Qais and Mustaba, where support has been provided to 9 HFs, we aim to expand our reach to include 2 additional fixed HFs in Ash Shaghadirah and 1 in Mustaba district. Our objective is to deliver preventive and curative nutrition services following the CMAM approach to 4,495 malnourished children under 5 and PLWs in OTPs and TSFPs.lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtFurthermore, we will extend support to promote optimal IYCF practices and address breastfeeding difficulties for children and caregivers aged 0-23 months through dedicated IYCF corners in the supported HFs. Severe acute malnutrition cases among CU5 with complications will be referred to nearby TFCs. Additionally, we will mobilize the local network of CHNVs for awareness-raising, early detection, and referral of malnourished cases, as well as facilitating community-level follow-up through regular home visits.lt/pgtltpgtOperational support will be provided to all 12 HFs, encompassing hardship allowances, essential medicine and medical supplies, WASH supplies, medical equipment, operational costs, and other assistance based on identified needs, with a particular focus on newly targeted HFs.ltbrgtlt/pgtltpgtltbrgtRecognizing the interplay between nutrition, WASH, food security, and child protection, we complement this action with an ongoing ECHO-funded project to improve access to clean drinking water through the rehab of water schemes across the targeted districts in addition to enhancing the HWs’ capacities to identify, support, and refer vulnerable beneficiaries in line with comprehensive child protection case management criteria. Additionally, supported HFs will integrate nutrition services with GHO-provided health services. Vaccination services will include screening for malnutrition using MUAC measurements. Malnourished children and PLWs seeking malnutrition treatment or IYCF counseling will be referred for nutrition support under this project.lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtThe selection of HFs has been coordinated and approved by Hajjah Governorate Health Offices and endorsed by the Nutrition Cluster. Furthermore, coordination with the WFP has been established for MAM supplies. We have also engaged with other agencies, including DRC, CARE, and NRC, conducting cash interventions in the respective districts, to ensure synergy and link nutrition beneficiaries with cash programs.lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtThroughout our interventions, protection mainstreaming will remain a priority, with efforts focused on mitigating protection risks, ensuring accessible infrastructure and services for women and children, including PWDs, IDPs, and marginalized groups, and strengthening capacities to access information and services for those at risk of harm.ltbrgtlt/pgt