Orange Sweet Potatoes Could Help Fight Vitamin A Shortage in Africa
Millions of people in Africa don't get enough vitamin A, which is crucial for healthy eyes and strong immune systems. Researchers reviewed how orange-fleshed …
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Why Half of African Children Miss Out on Two Life-Saving Treatments
Researchers looked at health records from 15 African countries to understand how many children aged 1-5 years old are getting two important treatments: vitamin …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Matters: How Diet Affects HIV and Gut Health
Researchers in Zimbabwe studied how different eating patterns affect people living with HIV. They compared people eating traditional foods (like grains and …
Read MoreTeaching Money Skills Helps HIV+ Couples Get More Food
Researchers in Malawi tested a program that taught couples living with HIV how to save money and strengthen their relationships. The program included setting …
Read MoreWhy Some African Kids Get Better Nutrition Care Than Others
Researchers looked at nutrition programs for pregnant women and young children across six African countries to see who was getting help and who was being left …
Read MoreHow Apps and Websites Help Young People Stay Healthy in Africa
Researchers looked at 31 different apps, websites, and social media tools created to help teenagers and young adults in Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa learn …
Read MoreWhy Some African Nurses Need Better Diabetes Training
Researchers looked at studies from sub-Saharan Africa to understand how well nurses know about diabetes and what helps or hurts their learning. They found that …
Read MoreWhat Works Best to Help Kids Survive in Africa
Researchers looked at 32 studies from Sub-Saharan Africa to find out which programs help parents and caregivers keep young children healthy and alive. They …
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