Korede Abdullah 
LAGOS, Nigeria – Hundreds of vulnerable children and caregivers in Lagos State have received nutrition support and healthcare services under Project BLOOM, an intervention targeting childhood malnutrition in underserved communities.
The outreach programme, funded by Nigerian Exchange Group Plc and implemented by the Health Emergency Initiative in partnership with the Lagos State Government, takes place in Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area on Thursday.
The initiative provides MUAC screening, health assessments, nutritional interventions and caregiver education for 130 children aged between six and 60 months.
Screening results reveal that 78 children are severely malnourished, while 30 others are classified as mildly malnourished, raising fresh concerns over child nutrition challenges in low-income communities.
Head of Group Communications and Partnerships at NGX Group, Clifford Akpolo, says the project is delivering measurable impact at the grassroots level.
“What stands out with Project BLOOM is the direct connection between intervention and impact at the community level,” Akpolo says.
Executive Director of the Health Emergency Initiative, Pascal Achunine, warns that malnutrition remains a leading contributor to under-five mortality in underserved areas.
“Early intervention, combined with consistent monitoring and caregiver education, can significantly improve outcomes,” he says.
Officials say Project BLOOM has now reached more than 450 children and 430 caregivers across Yaba, Ajegunle, Alimosho and Oshodi-Isolo, with further outreach programmes planned across Lagos.
Public health experts say sustained nutritional interventions and caregiver education remain critical to reducing child mortality and improving long-term health outcomes in vulnerable communities.
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