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Malnutrition

On March 16, 2022, a new section for malnourished children was launched at FMIC in response to the health crisis impacting children and newborns in Afghanistan, the new department was launched with 12 beds. FMIC will provide high-quality care to malnourished children and newborns, and the patients.​

 All patients that are admitted or transferred to FMIC. Malnutrition refers to deficiencies or excesses in nutrient intake, imbalance of essential nutrients or impaired nutrient utilization. The double burden of malnutrition consists of both undernutrition and overweight and obesity, as well as diet-related noncommunicable diseases.​The clinical management of patients is built on problem-solving and evidence-based decision-making. The Healthcare team provides emotional, social, and culturally sensitive support to patients/families. Patients are discharged when hospitalization is no longer needed. Usually patients are seen by consulting physician after their discharge or as per need to follow up on their progress.

​Referral criteria of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) patients from other hospitals and SAM

centers to FMIC​.

Contacts:

Reception Number : +93 (0) 791071001 | General Information No. +93 (0) 791070000 

Email: information@fmic.org.af  communications@fmic.org.af​​​