Ghana’s government allocates nearly GH¢2 billion for the 2026 School Feeding Programme, serving over 4.5 million pupils, as expansion efforts face fiscal constraints despite increasing participation and improved oversight. Ghana’s government has set aside GH¢1.982 billion for the School Feeding…
As families navigate infant nutrition, formula feeding emerges as a flexible, practical alternative to breastfeeding, supporting shared caregiving and accommodating diverse household needs without compromising bonding. Formula feeding can offer a practical way for families to keep infants nourished while…
Egypt reports a dramatic drop in child anaemia from 42.3% to 8% between 2019 and 2026, alongside declining stunting rates, indicating significant advancements in child health and nutrition. Egypt has reported a steep fall in child anaemia, with the rate…
A new review suggests that necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) in preterm infants may trigger inflammation that harms brain development, highlighting the need for closer long-term monitoring and targeted therapies. A new review suggests that necrotising enterocolitis may do more than injure…
A new CDC analysis highlights a sharp decline in fruit intake among U.S. teenagers, prompting calls for improved parental strategies to maintain healthy eating habits during adolescence. U.S. teenagers are far less likely than younger children to eat fruit on…
Vice President Kashim Shettima warns that over 40% of Nigerian children under five are stunted, highlighting a critical nutrition crisis that threatens the country’s future workforce and public health, as experts call for urgent policy action and accountability measures. Nigeria’s…
As cuts to SNAP and federal funding ripple through school cafeterias, concerns grow that increased food insecurity among children could undermine recent gains in school meal programmes, prompting calls for urgent policy review. Cuts to federal food aid are beginning…
A provocative new initiative by BBH London and The School Food Project is using restaurant-style deception to highlight the need for improved school meals in England as new food standards prepare for rollout in September 2027. A new campaign by…
A groundbreaking study reveals that the mother’s gut microbiome is the primary source of early infant microbial colonisation, influencing long-term health outcomes and potentially linked to eczema development. A study published in Nature suggests that a mother’s gut may be…
Ohio’s initiative to prevent SNAP recipients from buying sugary drinks faces delay as federal officials seek further public consultation, pushing back the original October rollout date. Ohio’s plan to block SNAP beneficiaries from using food aid to buy sugary drinks…
Research reveals that children from lower-income families and minority backgrounds have significantly reduced chances of outgrowing food allergies, highlighting the impact of social determinants on health outcomes. A study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology suggests that children…
A new study reveals that biological markers linked to heart and metabolic diseases can be detected in children from the age of eight, potentially allowing earlier intervention to prevent future health issues. A new study suggests the biological roots of…
