Table 1 Description of methodology for reviewed surveys

1 (14)

June 2008

Kibua

◦ This is the first mortality and nutritional assessment performed in Kibua (performed by this NGO).

◦ To estimate the prevalence of acute and chronic malnutrition among children 6-59 months

◦ To determine the crude and the under five mortality rate

◦ To estimate the measles vaccine coverage

◦ To estimate the vitamin A supplementation coverage

◦ To assess the deparasitation among children with Mebendazol

2

(15)

July 2008

Binza

◦ The NGO implemented a nutritional program in 2008 and provides technical, financial and material support to the nutritional centers operated by a national NGO.

◦ To estimate the prevalence of acute and chronic malnutrition among children 6-59 months

◦ To determine the crude and the under five mortality rate

◦ To estimate the measles vaccine coverage

◦ To estimate the vitamin A supplementation coverage

◦ To assess the feeding practices among young children

3

(16)

July-August 2008

Nyanzale, Birambizo

◦ To provide humanitarian aide adapted to the displaced population

◦ Follow the heath situation in the displaced camps in the region of Nyanzale

◦ To assess the mortality rate

◦ To assess the nutritional status of the children

◦ To evaluate the measles vaccination coverage

◦ To implement a mortality surveillance system