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Effectiveness of Vouchers and Cash Transfers for the Treatment of Moderate Wasting Among Under-Five Children: A Non-inferiority, Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial

Seifu Hagos Gebreyesus
Samson Gebremedhin Gebreselassie
Debritu Nane
Eskeziaw Abebe Kassahun
Robert Ackatia Armah
Paluku Bahwere
Tesfamichael Awoke Sissay
Kemeria Barsenga
Arsema Abebe
Feven Hailu
Yakob Desalegn Nigatu
Mutinta Hambayi
Aweke Kebede Arfassa
Meron Tamrat
Alinoor Mohammed Farah
Hamid Yimam Hassen

2026Open accessAddis Ababa University

Abstract

Objectives: The study aims to evaluate whether vouchers or cash transfers can serve as effective alternatives to Supplementary Nutrition Foods (SNF) in the treatment of moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) among children aged 6–59 months.

Research topics

Child Nutrition and Water Access
Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare

Sustainable Development Goals

Zero Hunger

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DOI: 10.1016/j.cdnut.2026.108558

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