While responding to the urgent and unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical that measures are taken to protect and promote good nutrition. This should be done through an adequate integration of nutrition actions into COVID-19 response plans and the protection of existing nutrition programming, especially for the most vulnerable (including vulnerable children). The role of Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Government Focal Points and country multi-stakeholder platforms (MSPs) will be critical to minimise the direct and indirect effects of COVID-19 on malnutrition.
This information note provides initial considerations and actions for SUN Government Focal Points and country MSPs to help them engage in national COVID-19 response efforts. Given the emerging situation across countries, new evidence and resources are expanding daily. The priorities included in this information note should be considered a starting point and stakeholders should continue to review and consider emerging evidence and guidance.
