Containing Cholera in Niger
The Niger River in Ayorou town: Cholera has struck 248 people in Ayorou in the Tillabéry region of northwestern Niger, killing six, two of them Malian refugees. 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»
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