“Combating Anemia and Stunting through Appropriate Nutrition, Pharmacological, and Complementary Herbal Solution” MOOC is a self-paced online course designed to equip participants with the knowledge and practical tools to address anemia and promote healthy growth, with a special emphasis on nutrition and herbal approaches. The course explores the connection between anemia and child development, discusses effective nutritional strategies, and introduces herbal remedies as complementary interventions for both anemia and stunting prevention.

Main Topics:

1. Understanding Anemia and Its Impact on Health – Understanding the basic definition, symptoms, and impacts of anemia, particularly on growth and development.

2. The Role of Adolescents in Prevention of stunting– Exploring the causes of stunting and strategies for preventing it, with an emphasis on adolescent involvement and education.

3. Link Between Anemia and Stunting – Explains how anemia can exacerbate or contribute to stunting in children.

4. Strategy for Stunting and Anemia Prevention through Diet and Nutrition – Identifying nutritional strategies to prevent anemia and stunting through a balanced diet.

5. Prevention and Treatment of Anemia – Exploring pharmacological treatments (e.g. iron and multivitamin supplementation, appetite stimulant) and complementary herbal remedies for the prevention and treatment of anemia.

6. Prevention and Treatment of Stunting – Addressing stunting prevention with dietary support, improved hygiene practices, and the integration of complementary herbal remedies.

The course will be delivered through asynchronous, self-paced learning, allowing participants to engage with the material on their own schedule. Learning will be facilitated through a combination of:

1. Video Lectures: Expert-led sessions that explain key concepts.

2. Interactive Quizzes: To test knowledge and reinforce learning.

3. Supplementary Readings: Relevant academic and health resources to support deeper learning.

4. Discussion Forums: For learners to engage in peer-to-peer discussion and share their experiences or challenges.

5. Case Studies: Real-life examples to contextualize the importance of addressing anemia and promoting growth.

The course will leverage multimedia content, including infographics, videos, and mobile-friendly materials, to enhance engagement and accessibility. The platform will also provide easy access via mobile devices, ensuring that learners in resource-limited settings can benefit from the content. The technologies used will include a learning management system (LMS) on the C-Hub MOOC platform, enabling learners to track progress and participate in discussions asynchronously.