Nutrition & Dietetics Department
Child & maternal malnutrition • Supplements • Anthropometry • Crisis protection • Consultations

Nutrition & Dietetics Department

Assessment & treatment for child and maternal malnutrition with evidence-based protocols.

About Nutrition & Dietetics

We provide comprehensive nutrition services for infants, children, adolescents, and pregnant women—focused on prevention, early detection, and evidence-based treatment of malnutrition.

Our team screens for moderate/severe acute malnutrition (MAM/SAM), manages uncomplicated cases in outpatient clinics, dispenses indicated supplements/medications, and coordinates referrals for complications.

Core Services

  • Treatment of child malnutrition (MAM/SAM — uncomplicated)
  • Care for pregnant women with malnutrition & counseling
  • Dispensing indicated meds & supplements (iron/folate, MNPs)
  • Therapeutic/supplementary foods per protocols & availability
  • Anthropometry: height/length, weight, MUAC, edema check
  • Growth monitoring & individualized follow-up plans
  • Crisis nutrition protection plans & linkage to assistance
  • Medical nutrition consultations

When to Seek Urgent Care

Immediate assessment for lethargy, inability to feed, persistent vomiting, convulsions, severe dehydration, or bilateral pedal edema.

Working Hours
Nutrition
Saturday – Thursday
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Open
Friday
Closed
Emergency
24 hours

Department Staff

Dr: Jomuna Mohammed AboArab

There are many :

  • Dr : Israa Jumaa Alnajjar
  • Dr : Malak Mohmmed Alnajjar

Our Programs & Treatments

Outpatient Care for SAM/MAM

Structured follow-up for uncomplicated acute malnutrition.

Maternal Nutrition

Pregnancy nutrition support, anemia screening, supplementation plans.

Supplements & Medications

Dispensing indicated supplements & medications per assessment.

Anthropometry

Height/length, weight, MUAC, edema check, growth chart review.

Crisis Nutrition Protection

Safe-feeding advice and linkage to assistance.

Medical Nutrition Consultations

Individualized plans and monitoring schedules.

Frequently Asked Questions

We assess weight, height/length, MUAC, and look for edema or clinical signs. Results guide treatment, supplements, or referral.

Depending on case and availability, we provide indicated supplements such as iron/folate for pregnancy or MNPs/therapeutic foods for children.

If your child is very sleepy or not feeding, has persistent vomiting, convulsions, severe dehydration, or swelling in both feet, please come immediately.