In collaboration with DMF and NHM Nutritional Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) has been established in Barbil, Telkoi, Harichandanpur, Andapur and Udaypur to address physical and psychosocial growth of children with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM).

The main objective of the centre is to provide clinical management and reduce mortality among children with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), particularly among those with medical complications. The centre will also promote physical and psychosocial growth of children with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and build the capacity of mothers and other care givers in appropriate feeding and caring practices for infants and young children

The approximate covered area of the NRC is about 150 sq ft per bed, plus 30% for ancillary area. The walls of the NRC boundary has been brightly painted and decorated with necessary information relating to the child nutrition. There is sufficient space for all mothers/ caregivers staying with the children to sit together and be given cooking and feeding demonstration. WOSCA ensures that the NRC has a cheerful, stimulating and child friendly environment. Besides, children managed at specialised units located at health facilities also need to be followed up at their households and communities after being discharged for continued care and support; and to prevent the relapse. Therefore, a community based programme, which complements and links to facility based interventions is also put in place simultaneously.