Is the child able to eat RUTF?

Yes please, the child eats RUTF but not much as expected. One thing I have observed is that, the motherly care is not there at all. The child also missed most of the vaccines or weighing sessions that might contributed to the current situation.

Hi Mumuni, Is there someone that could be assigned to work on a one to one basis with the mother and child each week to help her with feeding practices, lots of small but often meals of RUTF, giving plenty of fluids (breastmilk if she is still lactating, clean water if not), no other foods except the RUTF at this stage, talking about not sharing the RUTF with others, handwashing. Then monitor the weight of the child carefully. If the child has gained 200g or more after one week then she is doing well, but recovery will take longer than children that come in with a higher MUAC. If no progress after a week then start discussions with the mother about any options for a short period in a stabilisation centre. But if the child is taking some RUTF now, you have a good chance of increasing intake just by helping the mother with good RUTF feeding practices. What discharge criteria are you using in your programme?