By Aliko Munde & Andrew Gondwe

Chitipa, August 19, Mana: Chairperson for Chitipa District Council, Councilor Toweracharo Mnyenyembe has applauded AFIKEPO project for improving nutritional status of people saying cases of malnutrition have reduced in the district since the project was rolled out in 2017. 

Speaking on Friday during the launch of Performance Based Incentives (PBI) awards to best performing groups under AFIKEPO, Mnyenyembe encouraged people in the district to continue good nutrition practices.  

"We understand AFIKEPO project is coming to an end this coming December. Let's continue practicing what we have learnt on six food groups and practicing good hygiene and sanitation," Mnyenyembe said.

Mulungu cluster leader, Funny Mogha whose group was one of the winners, applauded AFIKEPO project for awarding best performing groups, which she said will go a long way in motivating them.

Chitipa District Food and Nutrition Officer, Gift Nyasulu, who is also PBI Taskforce Chairperson, said in selecting PBI awardees, groups were assessed on their nutrition reporting systems and improved indicators.

“The nutrition reporting system includes the six food groups, which people must eat to prevent malnutrition while practicing hygiene and sanitation like using toilets properly and cleaning the surroundings are some examples of improved indicators,” said Nyasulu.

PBI was introduced by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) while AFIKEPO project is funded by the European Union.