Fatima Jubril fled Boko Haram violence in Nigeria, seeking refuge in a displaced persons camp where her young son, Ibrahim, developed acute malnutrition due to inadequate food rations. The therapeutic food Plumpy'Nut, rich in nutrients, significantly improved his health in a matter of weeks. Despite ongoing support from USAID for RUTFs, challenges in distribution have raised concerns about maintainability in crisis zones. Plumpy'Nut has been pivotal in combating malnutrition since its development, yet the current aid structure faces serious setbacks under recent political shifts.
"Rip the corner and suck it out," says Dr. Mark Manary of Washington University, a longtime booster of the product. "It's really, really sweet."
Jubril believes that little packets of Plumpy'Nut, a nutrient-dense paste, saved her son Ibrahim from starvation as his health drastically improved after three weeks of treatment.
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