Reproductive health
Informed choices, accessible services and stronger protection.
- Sexual and reproductive health
- Family planning and infection prevention
- Prevention of gender-based violence
SRMNEA · Nutrition
Health at every stage of life.
The national strategy connecting reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and nutrition across the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
An integrated, equitable, life-course approach
Our approach
One direction for health and nutrition.
RMNCAH-Nutrition is an integrated approach that improves the health and wellbeing of women, newborns, children and adolescents throughout the life course.
It contributes to reducing maternal and child mortality, improving reproductive health and fighting malnutrition sustainably.
“National vision
All women, newborns, children and adolescents have equitable access to quality, affordable and high-impact integrated care.
Areas of action
Six areas, one continuum of care.
Each intervention responds to a stage of life, with the same commitment to quality, access and impact.
Maternal health
Continuous care before, during and after birth.
- Antenatal care
- Skilled birth attendance and emergency obstetric care
- Postnatal care and mental health
Newborn health
Essential care from the first minutes of life.
- Essential newborn care and resuscitation
- Early breastfeeding
- Infection prevention
Child health
Prevent, detect and manage childhood diseases.
- Preschool consultations
- Integrated disease management
- Malaria prevention and mental health
Adolescent health
Appropriate services to grow up healthy and confident.
- Sexual and reproductive health for young people
- Prevention of early pregnancy
- Mental health
Nutrition
Adequate nutrition to support growth and resilience.
- Breastfeeding promotion
- Vitamin A supplementation
- Management of acute malnutrition
Resource centre
References that guide action.
Plans, policies, standards and guidelines brought together in one dedicated library.
Explore the libraryMeasure progress
The indicators that matter.
1Antenatal care
2Skilled birth attendance
3Postnatal care
4Vitamin A
5Exclusive breastfeeding
6Acute malnutrition
Partners
Collective action for lasting impact.
