Turyashemererwa, Florence M.Bekele, HanaBataringaya, JulietWondimagegnehu, Alemu2023-09-242023-09-242017Turyashemererwa, F. M., Bekele, H., Bataringaya, J., & Alemu, W. (2017). Capacity building in the management of severe acute malnutrition: experience from Uganda. International Journal of Food, Nutrition and Public Health, 9(1), 35.https://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/9263To share experiences on the capacity building of health workers in the treatment protocols for the management of children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in Uganda. With financial support from the Global Aff airs Canada, the World Health Organization provided Technical expertise to update Uganda treatment guidelines and training materials for SAM in line with global guidance. In addition, the health workers received training and mentorship on the use of the up dated guidelines. This was followed by support supervision to assess the case fatality rate from SAM, and understand the issues experienced in improving the care for SAM children. A total of 153 health workers were trained in the training of trainers, and 15 in training of facilitators’ workshops. The average pre- and post-test scores were 60% and 85%, respectively, for the training of facilitators and 56% and68% respectively, for the training of trainers. A total of 521 health workers were mentored at their respective health care facilities. The average case fatality rate was 16.5% and 0.5% at two major hospitals. Effective management of SAM centred around the technical capacity, structure and processes involved. The results highlight the need for commitment to reduce deaths from children with SAM. An approach that looks beyond training and considers all components of the health care system is important.enSevere acute malnutritionCase fatality rateCapacity buildingArticle