Table 5 Criteria for using the combined protocol vs. emergency
According to a majority of informants: | ||
|---|---|---|
Defined as an “emergency” | Reason for using the combined protocol | |
Active conflict or insecure zone | Yes | Yes |
Newly accessible zone with high rates of acute malnutrition | Yes | Yes |
Stock-outs of RUTF and/or RUSF | No | ? |
Peak of malnutrition during the lean season | ? | No |
Areas where this is only an OTP or a TSFP (not both) | No | Yes |