A shift from treats to thoughtfully selected, nutrient-dense snacks can support children’s growth, energy and long-term eating habits, focusing on real nourishment instead of marketing-driven options. Children’s snacks are often treated as a question of restraint, but the better approach…
As the winter school holidays continue, families are turning to simple kitchen-based activities with children, promoting fun, safety, and valuable life skills amidst the screen-free break. With the winter school holidays underway, many families are looking for easy indoor activities…
Nutrition experts emphasise a flexible, balanced approach to school lunches centred on familiar foods and practical packaging, helping children eat better without the stress of perfection. Packing a school lunch that returns home untouched can feel dispiriting, but nutrition experts…
President Donald Trump has ramped up pressure on Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to advocate for the controversial link between childhood vaccines and autism, marking a significant shift from earlier administration policies amid internal restructuring and…
Amid persistent wild poliovirus cases, Afghanistan launches a renewed nationwide immunisation campaign aiming to curb ongoing transmission despite challenges in reaching all children across diverse provinces. Afghanistan has launched a fresh nationwide child immunisation drive as health officials race to…
Sweden announces the inclusion of chickenpox vaccination in its national immunisation schedule, backed by new surveillance measures, in a strategic move to reduce disease transmission and monitor potential shifts in shingles patterns. Sweden has moved to make chickenpox vaccination part…
The vaccine alliance commits over half a billion dollars to strengthen Nigeria’s immunisation efforts and support Africa’s vaccine manufacturing ambitions, as part of a broader initiative to enhance health systems and vaccine access. Gavi has pledged more than $500 million…
America faces its highest measles tally in over three decades, revealing how political and cultural divisions are undermining herd immunity and risking the re-emergence of preventable diseases. America’s measles resurgence is no longer a warning sign so much as an…
The internationally recognised Yemeni government warns that restrictions on vaccine access in Houthi-held areas threaten a resurgence of preventable diseases, risking a regional health emergency. Yemen’s internationally recognised government has warned of an imminent public health crisis in areas held…
Massive vaccine wastage in Kenya’s immunisation programme exposes planning flaws and risks undermining health security as Gavi funding phases out, prompting urgent scrutiny from authorities. Kenya’s vaccination programme, long presented as one of the most basic public health safeguards for…
