Malnutrition contributes to 45% of child mortalities by putting children at a greater risk of preventable diseases like pneumonia and diarrhoea. In fact, 15,000 children under five die from mostly preventable causes every day. And those who survive may not achieve their full potential.

World Vision focuses on ensuring child and maternal health by promoting health and nutrition practices, improving health services and preventing major causes of disease.

Impact facts

In 2016, World Vision Malaysia was able to achieve the following with help from our supporters:

8,153 health workers and mothers participated in awareness and training sessions. Mothers learned about topics like measles prevention and breastfeeding, while health workers were trained to provide better health services.

 

34 nutrition clubs were supported, benefitting 2,094 mothers and 2,010 children.