Worldwide severe
acute malnutrition (SAM) affects more than 19 million children and Africa
pointed as a region where the problem is highly prevalent.
Because of the
high chance of death, as compared to wellnourished one, child with severe acute
malnutrition needs hospitalization or strict follow up for clinical management.
However, protocol
is available for the clinical management of SAM cases, monitoring
and evaluation of treatment center performance is important for the
betterment of outcomes.
Thus, this study
aimed to assess treatment outcome and associated factors among under-five
children with severe acute malnutrition admitted to therapeutic feeding unit of
Yirgalem Hospital.
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