According to a scientific study published in The Lancet, poor diets are responsible for more deaths globally than tobacco, high blood pressure, or any other health risk.
The past few decades have s...
In this edition of PoshanWeekly, we draw attention to a policy brief released by the National Centre of Excellence and Advanced Research on Anaemia Control (NCEAR-A) at AIIMS, New Delhi, endorsed by t...
Sato Tap Trial: The document discusses a field trial in Zambia where 15,000 SATO Taps were distributed to promote hand hygiene and reduce disease transmission. The trial aimed to test the market accep...
Best of UNICEF Research showcases the most rigorous, innovative and impactful research produced by UNICEF offices worldwide. While evidence highlights emerging issues, it also informs decisions and pr...
Each year the Office of Research-Innocenti reviews submissions for the best research being published across all UNICEF offices: country programmes, National Committees, Regional Offices and headquarte...
Adequate nutrition and care during early childhood is essential towards ensuring that every child grows and develops holistically. Therefore, it becomes critical to strengthen the coverage, continuity...
Fortification is one of the globally recognized, safe and cost-effective approaches to address vitamin, mineral and nutrient deficiencies amongst populations. The process of fortification involves del...
As a warm breeze rustles the bamboo stalks outside her hut, Rekha sits inside and lovingly holds her new-born daughter close, to feed her. Recalling the instructions given by her village’s ASHA just t...
Thirty-seven kilometres away from the district headquarters of Keonjhar in Odisha, nestled amidst hills and thickets, lies the village of Jamudiha. This community is home to Bharati Juanga, a 17-year-...