In this episode, we have a short radio drama in Kiswahili. The drama covers nutrition for an infant at 6 months.Introduce nutritious foods in addition to breast milk and continue to breastfeed until the baby is two years or older to help the child grow well.

This is for the Right Start Initiative also known as the Anzilisha Campaign. This program was implemented by CBCC in partnership with Canada through Nutrition International and the Ministry of Health Kenya, between 2016 and 2020 to scale up Maternal and Neonatal Health (MNH) package and Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) in 21 counties in Kenya.

The first 1000 days, from conception to when the child is 2 years old, are the most crucial in a child’s development of the brain, spine and immune system. Any damage during this stage is usually very difficult to reverse meaning the consequences often last a lifetime. Anzilisha maisha ya mtoto vyema ili aishi vyema.

You can find more information about the project on our website: https://centreforbcc.com/works/right-start-initiative-anzilisha/

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In this episode, we have a short radio drama in Kiswahili. The drama covers nutrition for an infant. Babies from birth to 6 months of life should be given ONLY breastmilk.

This is for the Right Start Initiative also known as the Anzilisha Campaign. This program was implemented by CBCC in partnership with Canada through Nutrition International and the Ministry of Health Kenya, between 2016 and 2020 to scale up Maternal and Neonatal Health (MNH) package and Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) in 21 counties in Kenya.

The first 1000 days, from conception to when the child is 2 years old, are the most crucial in a child’s development of the brain, spine and immune system. Any damage during this stage is usually very difficult to reverse meaning the consequences often last a lifetime. Anzilisha maisha ya mtoto vyema ili aishi vyema.

You can find more information about the project on our website: https://centreforbcc.com/works/right-start-initiative-anzilisha/

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In this episode, we have a short radio drama in Kiswahili. The drama covers nutrition for a breastfeeding mother. In addition to the 3 regular meals per day the breastfeeding mother should take two extra meals and 2 snacks to support their nutrition and meet their lactation need.

This is for the Right Start Initiative also known as the Anzilisha Campaign. This program was implemented by CBCC in partnership with Canada through Nutrition International and the Ministry of Health Kenya, between 2016 and 2020 to scale up Maternal and Neonatal Health (MNH) package and Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) in 21 counties in Kenya.

The first 1000 days, from conception to when the child is 2 years old, are the most crucial in a child’s development of the brain, spine and immune system. Any damage during this stage is usually very difficult to reverse meaning the consequences often last a lifetime. Anzilisha maisha ya mtoto vyema ili aishi vyema.

You can find more information about the project on our website: https://centreforbcc.com/works/right-start-initiative-anzilisha/

#SBC #SocialandBehaviourChange #BehaviourChangeCommunication

In this episode, we have a short radio drama in Kiswahili. The drama covers the importance of washing hands with clean running water and soap or ash at all critical moments such as during feeding, after changing the baby and after visiting the toilet.

This is for the Right Start Initiative also known as the Anzilisha Campaign. This program was implemented by CBCC in partnership with Canada through Nutrition International and the Ministry of Health Kenya, between 2016 and 2020 to scale up Maternal and Neonatal Health (MNH) package and Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) in 21 counties in Kenya.

The first 1000 days, from conception to when the child is 2 years old, are the most crucial in a child’s development of the brain, spine and immune system. Any damage during this stage is usually very difficult to reverse meaning the consequences often last a lifetime. Anzilisha maisha ya mtoto vyema ili aishi vyema.

You can find more information about the project on our website: https://centreforbcc.com/works/right-start-initiative-anzilisha/

#SBC #SocialandBehaviourChange #BehaviourChangeCommunication

In this episode, we have a short radio drama in Kiswahili. The drama covers the importance of visiting the health facility for an examination of yourself and your baby within 48 hours after birth.

This is for the Right Start Initiative also known as the Anzilisha Campaign. This program was implemented by CBCC in partnership with Canada through Nutrition International and the Ministry of Health Kenya, between 2016 and 2020 to scale up Maternal and Neonatal Health (MNH) package and Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) in 21 counties in Kenya.

The first 1000 days, from conception to when the child is 2 years old, are the most crucial in a child’s development of the brain, spine and immune system. Any damage during this stage is usually very difficult to reverse meaning the consequences often last a lifetime. Anzilisha maisha ya mtoto vyema ili aishi vyema.

You can find more information about the project on our website: https://centreforbcc.com/works/right-start-initiative-anzilisha/

#SBC #SocialandBehaviourChange #BehaviourChangeCommunication

In this episode, we have a short radio drama in Kiswahili. The drama covers danger signs to look out for in a newborn child.  These include if the body starts to turn yellow, if the child Refuses to breastfeed or sucks poorly, if the child feels too hot or too cold, has rapid or difficult breathing, chest retractions, and/or grunting, has a convulsion or fit, has a distended tummy and/or vomits after most or all feeds, has redness or swelling around the base of the cord/umbilicus and/or foul smell with or without pus, is inactive, moves less or only when stimulated or is lethargic.

This is for the Right Start Initiative also known as the Anzilisha Campaign. This program was implemented by CBCC in partnership with Canada through Nutrition International and the Ministry of Health Kenya, between 2016 and 2020 to scale up Maternal and Neonatal Health (MNH) package and Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) in 21 counties in Kenya.

The first 1000 days, from conception to when the child is 2 years old, are the most crucial in a child’s development of the brain, spine and immune system. Any damage during this stage is usually very difficult to reverse meaning the consequences often last a lifetime. Anzilisha maisha ya mtoto vyema ili aishi vyema.

You can find more information about the project on our website: https://centreforbcc.com/works/right-start-initiative-anzilisha/

#SBC #SocialandBehaviourChange #BehaviourChangeCommunication

In this episode, we have a short radio drama in Kiswahili. The drama covers how to care for a newborn preterm baby through Kangaroo Mother Care. This can be done by the mother or father of the child or by the primary caregiver.

This is for the Right Start Initiative also known as the Anzilisha Campaign. This program was implemented by CBCC in partnership with Canada through Nutrition International and the Ministry of Health Kenya, between 2016 and 2020 to scale up Maternal and Neonatal Health (MNH) package and Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) in 21 counties in Kenya.

The first 1000 days, from conception to when the child is 2 years old, are the most crucial in a child’s development of the brain, spine and immune system. Any damage during this stage is usually very difficult to reverse meaning the consequences often last a lifetime. Anzilisha maisha ya mtoto vyema ili aishi vyema.

You can find more information about the project on our website: https://centreforbcc.com/works/right-start-initiative-anzilisha/

#SBC #SocialandBehaviourChange #BehaviourChangeCommunication

In this episode, we have a short radio drama in Kiswahili. The drama covers how to care for the cord in a newborn child and hygiene. The episode also covers the use of Chlorhexidine (CHX) and the myths surrounding cord care in the community.

This is for the Right Start Initiative also known as the Anzilisha Campaign. This program was implemented by CBCC in partnership with Canada through Nutrition International and the Ministry of Health Kenya, between 2016 and 2020 to scale up Maternal and Neonatal Health (MNH) package and Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) in 21 counties in Kenya.

The first 1000 days, from conception to when the child is 2 years old, are the most crucial in a child’s development of the brain, spine and immune system. Any damage during this stage is usually very difficult to reverse meaning the consequences often last a lifetime. Anzilisha maisha ya mtoto vyema ili aishi vyema.

You can find more information about the project on our website: https://centreforbcc.com/works/right-start-initiative-anzilisha/

#SBC #SocialandBehaviourChange #BehaviourChangeCommunication

In this episode, we have a short radio drama in Kiswahili. The drama covers how a  newborn should be put onto the chest of the mother skin-to- skin immediately after birth. This is to keep the baby warm, to promote bonding, and early breastfeeding.

This is for the Right Start Initiative also known as the Anzilisha Campaign. This program was implemented by CBCC in partnership with Canada through Nutrition International and the Ministry of Health Kenya, between 2016 and 2020 to scale up Maternal and Neonatal Health (MNH) package and Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) in 21 counties in Kenya.

The first 1000 days, from conception to when the child is 2 years old, are the most crucial in a child’s development of the brain, spine and immune system. Any damage during this stage is usually very difficult to reverse meaning the consequences often last a lifetime. Anzilisha maisha ya mtoto vyema ili aishi vyema.

You can find more information about the project on our website: https://centreforbcc.com/works/right-start-initiative-anzilisha/

#SBC #SocialandBehaviourChange #BehaviourChangeCommunication

In this episode, we have a short radio drama in Kiswahili. The drama covers the importance of early initiation to breastfeeding within the first hour of delivery. The episode also covers the nutrition value of the first milk known as colostrum.

This is for the Right Start Initiative also known as the Anzilisha Campaign. This program was implemented by CBCC in partnership with Canada through Nutrition International and the Ministry of Health Kenya, between 2016 and 2020 to scale up Maternal and Neonatal Health (MNH) package and Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) in 21 counties in Kenya.

The first 1000 days, from conception to when the child is 2 years old, are the most crucial in a child’s development of the brain, spine and immune system. Any damage during this stage is usually very difficult to reverse meaning the consequences often last a lifetime. Anzilisha maisha ya mtoto vyema ili aishi vyema.

You can find more information about the project on our website: https://centreforbcc.com/works/right-start-initiative-anzilisha/

#SBC #SocialandBehaviourChange #BehaviourChangeCommunication