KPHF’s Health and Nutrition interventions respond to critical health challenges in South and Central Somalia, where fragile health systems, widespread malnutrition, displacement, and recurring disease outbreaks continue to threaten lives. The organization prioritizes preventive, curative, and promotive health services, with a strong focus on women, children, and other vulnerable groups.

Maternal, Child, and Newborn Health (MCH) is a central component of KPHF’s health programming. The organization supports primary healthcare facilities to deliver antenatal care (ANC), skilled delivery, postnatal care (PNC), immunization services,

family planning, and essential obstetric and newborn care. Community health workers and midwives are trained to conduct outreach services, provide health education, and facilitate referrals for complicated cases, particularly in hard-to-reach rural and IDP settings.

Nutrition interventions address high rates of acute and chronic malnutrition among children under five and pregnant and lactating women (PLWs). KPHF implements Community-Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM), including active screening, referral, outpatient therapeutic feeding, and supplementary feeding programs. Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices are promoted through counseling, mother-to-mother support groups, and community awareness campaigns.

Disease prevention and control are integrated through vaccination campaigns, malaria prevention, cholera preparedness and response, and basic disease surveillance. Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) services are incorporated to address trauma associated with conflict, displacement, and loss.

Through partnerships with health authorities and humanitarian actors, KPHF strengthens community-level health systems, improves access to essential services, and contributes to reduced morbidity and mortality across Somalia.