Challenges and strategies for maintaining nutrition services in the Democratic Republic of Congo during COVID-19: a qualitative study
COVID-19 disrupted all pillars of nutrition services in the DRC but also spurred innovation. Institutionalizing adaptive strategies, securing sustainable funding, and supporting local Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food production are essential to strengthen resilience and ensure continuity of nutrition services in future health emergencies.
Authors
- Mala Ali Mapatano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8462-6489)
- Rawlance Ndejjo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9263-557X)
- Marc Bosonkie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8679-179X)
- Olufunmilayo I. Fawole (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6982-8899)
- Éric Mafuta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7986-4618)
- Branly Mbunga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2380-0484)
- Benito Kazenza
- Marie‐Claire Muyer
- Ruphin Mbuyi
- Paul‐Samsom Lusamba
Institutions
- University of Ibadan (NG)
- University of Kinshasa (CD)
- Programme National Multisectoriel de Lutte contre le sida (CD)
- Makerere University (UG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Health Services
- Published
- 2025-06-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/frhs.2025.1551131
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.36
Funders
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation