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...
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...
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-...
While working together in our joint endeavor towards a well-nourished India, we must ensure that our programmes are equitable. The causal framework of malnutrition recognises that, in addition to adeq...
In our collective mission to ensure every child receives the vital nutrition needed for optimal growth towards a healthy future; it is crucial to facilitate the development of effective nutrition poli...
Under the leadership of the national government; Anemia Mukt Bharat was launched in 2018. Since then, state and district administrative bodies have been playing a pivotal role in implementing the prog...