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Specifications for mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) tape for children

Product specifications for local and regional procurement and instructions on how to check the quality of locally and regionally sourced tapes.

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The document includes product specifications for local and regional procurement of MUAC tapes as well as instructions on how to check the quality of locally and regionally sourced tapes.

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MUAC child tape specifications (PDF, 359 KB)

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