Nutrition Stories
The new system will also guide policies like restricting marketing of unhealthy foods to children and other measures to improve Kenya’s food environme...
Without timely intervention and proper nutritional support, many individuals continue to suffer in silence, unaware that early dietary and medical man...
This alarming development comes amid a surge in refugee numbers, driven by escalating conflict and drought in neighbouring Somalia and South Sudan, le...
Global aid reductions announced early in 2025 mean more than a quarter of these facilities will close, putting tens of thousands of children at risk.
Humanitarian leaders urge urgent action and investment as hunger, malnutrition, and displacement reach record highs, threatening millions, especially...
Conflict was the leading cause of hunger, impacting nearly 140 million people across 20 countries in 2024, including areas facing "catastrophic" level...
The Somalia Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan is only 11.1 per cent funded as of May 12.
Aid workers are now caught between two impossible choices: send supplies into areas where they might be looted, or hold them back and risk running out...
This time of year, known as the hunger gap, is when people in South Darfur face the most difficulty accessing food. MSF warns that supplies for malnut...
Half of its population is facing extreme hunger, and nearly five million children and breastfeeding mothers are severely malnourished.
For high-heat cooking and lactose-free diets, ghee has a clear edge. But for baking and casual use, like on bread or stir fry, butter is sweeter, crea...
The myth likely persists because people notice they feel lighter or less bloated after drinking warm lemon water for a while.
More than 10 million people in Ethiopia are gravely short of food, including 3 million displaced by conflict and extreme weather conditions, as well a...
Unlike carbohydrates or fat, the body doesn’t store protein for later use.
The approval of the kitty follows the lender’s visit to Kenya’s Food4Education programme in March, an initiative intended to end classroom hunger by s...
Recent studies have shown that long-term use of probiotics, particularly from fermented foods like yoghurt, can improve gut diversity and reduce infla...
FAO notes that the progress towards the broader goal of ensuring regular access to adequate food for all has stalled, highlighting the need to re-look...
The funding gaps mean refugees may have to pay for their health care, but many lack the financial means. This will increase the burden on already over...
UNICEF has warned that at least 14 million children could face disruptions in nutrition programmes.
Forecasters warn of potentially depressed rainfall in upcoming months, particularly in northern counties, further exacerbating food insecurity and com...
Additionally, regions such as Amhara recorded the highest non-responder rate, reflecting a rising number of children who demonstrate no clinical impro...
As the drought continues to threaten lives and livelihoods, the international community is being urged to step up and provide the necessary support to...
In Kenya, where over 600,000 individuals were relying on the support, the effects will be devastating, with those most vulnerable now facing a deepeni...
World Vision operates more than 900 projects, using over $889 million (approximately Sh114.8 billion) to fund its initiatives.
Initial results from the trials show that the potatoes yield approximately 20 tonnes per hectare.
From Palestine to Myanmar, Haiti to Sudan, the world is experiencing the highest number of conflicts since World War II.
The institute warned the public, parents, and students of the risks associated with enrolling in unapproved programmes.
In low-income countries, the multinationals’ portfolios rated 1.8 on the Health Star Rating system.
The number of Kenyans who cannot afford a healthy diet has grown by about 22 per cent, from 35.1 million in 2017 to 42.8 million in 2022.
The Kenyan Ministry of Health is set to include rice in its food fortification initiative, following the successful fortification of edible oils, whea...
