As conditions in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar camps worsen with increasing hunger and insecurity, aid groups warn that funding shortages and policy shifts are pushing Rohingya families towards a broader humanitarian disaster in their ninth year of displacement. Conditions in Bangladesh’s…
A new policy analysis reveals that nearly one in five children in Pennsylvania still face food hardship, with disparities across counties and limited federal data tracking the ongoing issue post-pandemic. Children across Pennsylvania are still facing significant food hardship, even…
UNICEF warns of a severe nutrition emergency in Afghanistan, with over 1 million children at imminent risk of death from acute malnutrition amid a worsening health crisis worsened by economic collapse and inadequate healthcare. UNICEF has warned that Afghanistan is…
Former football star Didier Drogba has collaborated with Danone Nutricia Africa in a new initiative aimed at raising awareness and screening children across the continent for iron-deficiency anaemia, highlighting its impact on early development. Didier Drogba has joined Danone Nutricia…
A new Bite Back 2030 study reveals that despite ongoing concerns, the majority of secondary schools in England continue to fall short of nutritional guidelines, raising questions about enforcement and the impact on children’s health. A new Bite Back 2030…
The Rajasthan High Court has issued wide-ranging directives to tackle junk food in schools, regulate students’ screen time, and address infrastructural gaps in rural education, amid growing concerns over India’s youngest generations’ well-being and future prospects. The Rajasthan High Court…
Pakistan’s Health Minister Mustafa Kamal emphasizes urgent need for a coordinated national approach to combat malnutrition, linking it to broader health goals and governance reforms amid growing concern over child stunting and maternal health. Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has urged…
As the new academic year approaches, concerns grow over food insecurity affecting one in three children in Ontario, prompting expanded school breakfast programmes and calls for stronger government support to address deeper family hardships. As the new school year nears,…
Exclusive breastfeeding among infants under six months in Peru’s La Libertad region has increased to 75%, reflecting successful public health initiatives and community cooperation, surpassing national and global targets. Health officials in Peru’s La Libertad region say exclusive breastfeeding among…
The US Department of Agriculture and Health and Human Services introduce a multifaceted £70 million programme to enhance school cafeterias, promote local produce, and improve children’s nutrition through infrastructure upgrades and strengthened farm-to-school connections. The US Department of Agriculture and…
A trial in Uganda indicates daily zinc supplements may significantly lower infection rates in young children with sickle cell anaemia, potentially shaping future care strategies pending larger studies. Researchers in Uganda have reported that a daily zinc supplement may help…
New research from NYU highlights that Black teenagers are more drawn to racially similar food influencers, leading to a greater preference for unhealthy snacks and raising concerns about targeted social media advertising’s impact on youth eating habits. New research from…
