{"id":3570,"date":"2026-04-13T11:52:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T11:52:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/fpamalawi\/?post_type=service&#038;p=3570"},"modified":"2026-04-13T12:36:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T12:36:59","slug":"under-5s-health-services","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/fpamalawi\/services\/under-5s-health-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Under\u20115s Health Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group about-service is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--section-padding)\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n<p class=\"is-style-subtitles has-primary-color-color has-text-color has-link-color has-description-sm-font-size wp-elements-7f5208f10dda279835050e0a574b1763 wp-block-paragraph\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-solid fa-square-full\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>ABOUT OUR SERVICE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-h-2-font-size\">Giving Every Child a <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color-color\">Healthy Start in Life<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the <strong>Family Planning Association of Malawi (FPAM)<\/strong>, our <strong>Under\u20115s Health Services<\/strong> are designed to protect, promote, and support the health and development of children from birth to five years. We work closely with parents and caregivers to ensure children grow strong, healthy, and thriving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/fpamalawi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AZ2GVBLHW0__2Ed0TRSG4g-AZ2GVBLHApwbBZOO-SmuMA.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/fpamalawi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AZ2GVBLHW0__2Ed0TRSG4g-AZ2GVBLHApwbBZOO-SmuMA.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/fpamalawi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AZ2GVBLHW0__2Ed0TRSG4g-AZ2GVBLHApwbBZOO-SmuMA-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/fpamalawi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AZ2GVBLHW0__2Ed0TRSG4g-AZ2GVBLHApwbBZOO-SmuMA-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/fpamalawi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AZ2GVBLHW0__2Ed0TRSG4g-AZ2GVBLHApwbBZOO-SmuMA-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/fpamalawi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AZ2GVBLHW0__2Ed0TRSG4g-AZ2GVBLHApwbBZOO-SmuMA-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/fpamalawi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AZ2GVBLHW0__2Ed0TRSG4g-AZ2GVBLHApwbBZOO-SmuMA-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/fpamalawi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AZ2GVBLHW0__2Ed0TRSG4g-AZ2GVBLHApwbBZOO-SmuMA-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-guidance is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--section-padding)\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview of <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color-color\">Under\u20115s Services<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3eee61de85df1c1970a31579d802de99 wp-block-paragraph\">The first five years of life are critical for a child\u2019s survival, growth, and development. FPAM provides <strong>comprehensive, child\u2011friendly, and affordable under\u20115s health services<\/strong> that focus on prevention, early detection, and prompt treatment of common childhood conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ea6caa22d8dd35a770ee085177fcd658 wp-block-paragraph\">Our services support families to ensure children receive <strong>essential health checks, immunisations, nutrition support, and early medical care<\/strong> in a safe and welcoming environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Under\u20115s Health Services Include:<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-guidance__main has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:rgba(232, 232, 235, 1);border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-guidance__item-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:30px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-guidance__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-description-lg-font-size wp-elements-7860f40d6064239c3839d17db9d8ce0b\"><strong>Growth Monitoring and Development Assessment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We monitor children\u2019s <strong>weight, height, and developmental milestones<\/strong> to ensure healthy growth. Early identification of growth or developmental concerns allows for timely support and referral.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-guidance__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-description-lg-font-size wp-elements-39c627798d761738d2ca7f03c4fedf31\"><strong>Immunisation Services<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FPAM offers <strong>routine childhood immunisations<\/strong> in line with national guidelines to protect children against preventable diseases and improve long\u2011term health outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-description-lg-font-size wp-elements-554035f996f99abbd6a484491dffd2e7\"><strong><strong>Nutrition Counselling and Support<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our healthcare providers offer guidance on <strong>infant and young child feeding<\/strong>, including breastfeeding support, complementary feeding, and nutrition advice to prevent malnutrition and promote healthy growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-description-lg-font-size wp-elements-f3e0fff06310060b227198ce157c96d9\"><strong><strong>Treatment of Common Childhood Illnesses<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We provide diagnosis and treatment for <strong>common childhood conditions<\/strong>, including fever, diarrhoea, cough, and other minor illnesses, with referrals for advanced care when necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-description-lg-font-size wp-elements-75027ed51ad943967c45110b0ef47649\"><strong><strong><strong>Parental Education and Support<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We empower parents and 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care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7d68b2fc3a9404298fadea4aacd267fb wp-block-paragraph\">FPAM is committed to ensuring every child has access to quality healthcare, regardless of background or circumstance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-choices is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-choices__slider is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-benefits is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--section-padding);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--section-padding)\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color-color\">Common questions <\/mark>about services for under-5s.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-benefits__box-container has-primary-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;padding-top:30px;padding-right:29px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:29px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-benefits__box has-border-color has-button-text-primary-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:rgba(232, 232, 235, 1);border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:18px;border-top-right-radius:18px;border-bottom-left-radius:18px;border-bottom-right-radius:18px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-h-6-font-size\"><strong>What age group qualifies for Under\u20115s services?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-description-sm-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Under\u20115s services at FPAM are available for <strong>children from birth up to five years of age<\/strong>. These services are designed to support healthy growth, development, and disease prevention during the most critical early years of life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-benefits__box has-border-color has-button-text-primary-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:rgba(232, 232, 235, 1);border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:18px;border-top-right-radius:18px;border-bottom-left-radius:18px;border-bottom-right-radius:18px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-h-6-font-size\"><strong>What services are provided for children under five?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-description-sm-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">FPAM offers a range of essential under\u20115s services, including <strong>growth monitoring, routine immunisations, nutrition counselling, vitamin A supplementation, deworming, and treatment of common childhood illnesses<\/strong>. Parents and caregivers also receive health education to support child wellbeing at home.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-benefits__box has-border-color has-button-text-primary-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:rgba(232, 232, 235, 1);border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:18px;border-top-right-radius:18px;border-bottom-left-radius:18px;border-bottom-right-radius:18px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-h-6-font-size\"><strong>Do I need an appointment for Under\u20115s services?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-description-sm-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Some under\u20115s services may be accessed through <strong>scheduled clinic days<\/strong>, while others may require an <strong>appointment<\/strong>, depending on the FPAM clinic. Caregivers are encouraged to <strong>contact or visit their nearest FPAM facility<\/strong> for specific service schedules and guidance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-benefits__box has-border-color has-button-text-primary-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:rgba(232, 232, 235, 1);border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:18px;border-top-right-radius:18px;border-bottom-left-radius:18px;border-bottom-right-radius:18px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-h-6-font-size\"><strong>Are Under\u20115s services at FPAM affordable?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-description-sm-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. FPAM is committed to providing <strong>affordable and accessible healthcare<\/strong> for children and families. Many under\u20115s services are offered at <strong>low or no cost<\/strong>, ensuring all children can access essential healthcare regardless of financial background.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group about-service is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-h-2-font-size\">Give your child the best start in life with FPAM\u2019s trusted Under\u20115s Health Services.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FPAM \u2013 Supporting Healthy Children, Strong Families, and Thriving Communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Non-Judgmental, Quality Care:<\/strong> Our trained health professionals and health extension workers provide accurate information, counselling, and quality family planning services through integrated facility-based and community delivery systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-button-text-primary-color has-primary-color-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/fpamalawi\/find-a-clinic\/\">Find your nearest clinic<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Under\u20115s Health Services | Family Planning Association of Malawi<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3564,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3570","service","type-service","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/fpamalawi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service\/3570","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/fpamalawi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/fpamalawi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/service"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/fpamalawi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service\/3570\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3574,"href":"https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/fpamalawi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service\/3570\/revisions\/3574"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/fpamalawi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3564"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/fpamalawi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3570"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}