Nutrition Information Systems

A Nutrition Information System collects, analyses, interprets and reports information on the nutritional status of populations and most importantly uses this information to inform appropriate response strategies. A functioning NIS is characterized by a coordinated set of processes for collecting, storing, analysing and disseminating nutrition data and information. There are various sources of nutrition data, these include various population-based surveys, sentinel sites and health facility programme data which are used in nutrition surveillance and monitoring.

The NIS GTWG

The Nutrition Information System (NIS) GTWG came together in 2019 and currently has 17 members. The co-chairs are Action Against Hunger and UNICEF. The members include IMC, Valid, Save the Children, WFP, CDC and the GNC.

During the first quarter of 2021, the NIS GTWG set up a task force to support Yemen country representatives in identifying potential sources of nutrition information to inform the IPC acute malnutrition analysis. The group also worked to develop a standardised IYCF-E assessment (in collaboration with the IFE Core Group) and worked on guidance on the use of Multisector Needs Assessments in Nutrition (MSNAs).

NIS Resources

NIS, Surveillance and Monitoring in the context of COVID-19

This first Brief is meant to provide broad recommendations specific to nutrition information management, surveillance and monitoring in the context of COVID-19.

NIS brief

Webinar - NIS, Surveillance and Monitoring in the context of COVID-19

This Webinar was held to present and discuss the brief on NiS in the context of COVID-19.

Webinar recording

Technical support on nutrition programmatic adaptations in the context of COVID-19

Programmatic adaptations and related tools being adapted to respond to contextual challenges presented by COVID-19 for nutrition programming in the area of Nutrition Information Systems.

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