Africa: Tracking Vaccine Scares
A young child receives a vaccination from a nurse (file photo): Vaccine scares have popped up in both the richest parts of the world and the poorest. more»
A recently launched index by the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) has found that low income countries such as Malawi and Madagascar are leading the charge against hunger and undernutrition.
Poorest Countries Lead the Fight Against Hunger and Undernutrition
The Hunger and Nutrition Commitment Index (HANCI) is the first global index of its kind showing levels of political commitment to tackling hunger and improving nutrition in 45 developing countries worldwide. Read more»
Click here to view the full HANCI data and download the report.
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