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...
This Field Note details Mozambique’s extensive cholera outbreak from September 2022 to June 2023, exacerbated by Cyclone Freddy in March 20231. It highlights the challenges faced and solutions impleme...
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...
In this retrospective, we look back at finalist research from six years of the Best of UNICEF Research exercise to gain perspective on its uptake and pathways to longer-term impact. The numerous examp...
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...