Egypt’s Health Ministry has urged parents to keep children up to date with two-dose measles vaccinations, warning that missed doses can leave immunity gaps despite the vaccine’s high overall protection rate. Egypt’s Health Ministry is urging parents to keep children…
Health teams will vaccinate children in 97 districts from 2 to 8 November as Pakistan confronts six wild polio cases this year and persistent resistance to immunisation. Pakistan will begin a week-long polio vaccination campaign on 2 November, with health…
A randomised trial suggests interpersonal psychotherapy for depression during pregnancy may influence babies’ early brain development and emotional responses, although longer-term effects remain unclear. A new study published in Nature Communications suggests that treating depression during pregnancy may do more…
Indonesia’s flagship nutrition scheme has expanded to 27,486 service units across all 38 provinces, while authorities suspend more than 1,200 kitchens lacking hygiene certification. Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meals programme had reached more than 57 million people by September 30, the…
Children who manage the household, soothe distressed parents or constantly put others first may be carrying responsibilities that can affect their mental health well into adulthood. Some children appear unusually self-sufficient. They keep track of chores, soothe family tension and…
A paediatric GP explains how the nasal spray and injected flu vaccines work differently, and why age, asthma and medical history can affect which one a child receives. As flu season approaches, many parents are familiar with the annual question…
Health experts say marketing for sugary and ultra-processed foods is shaping children’s diets as food companies push to narrow proposed Dutch restrictions. Children are increasingly being targeted with food marketing that blends seamlessly into everyday life: chocolate figures at holidays,…
Children who experience repeated poverty are more likely to have weaker reading skills, dislike school and expect to achieve less, with limited access to books and activities deepening the disadvantage. The Economic and Social Research Institute has found that prolonged…
The nasal spray is designed to build immunity where flu enters the body, but some young children and those with certain health conditions are offered an injection instead. For many parents, the annual flu appointment raises the same question: why…
A systematic review finds high-certainty evidence that supervised non-specialist workers can reduce depression symptoms in adolescents, while evidence for anxiety and school-based delivery remains inconclusive. A new systematic review in Frontiers in Psychology suggests that the most promising route for…
