World Hunger Index 2018: Hunger as a Primarily Political Challenge
The World Hunger Index (WHI) as an internationally established measure of hunger in the world, draws a sobering picture in 2018: Around... Read More
Current Trends in Malnutrition in Children Worldwide. Report from UNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group
Malnutrition can manifest itself in many different ways. Affected children often suffer from stunting (growth retardation), a general sign of chronic malnutrition.... Read More
The Connection between Malnutrition and Developmental Disorders in 6 to 8 Month Old Babies in Southwest Uganda
Malnutrition dominates south-western Uganda, especially in rural areas. For infants, these nutritional deficiencies are having serious consequences. A cross-sectional study now describes... Read More
Reduced Stunting Rates in Uganda through Improved Cow Breeds
Around a quarter of all Ugandan households have cattle. The diary cattle is a reliable source of animal food, guarantees cash income... Read More
Recommendations to Protect Biodiversity in Food
UN member states have pledged to give all people access to safe, nutritious and adequate food by 2030. Until then, all forms... Read More
Uganda’s achievements in the fight against HIV/AIDS can also be a driver for the prevention of micronutrient deficiencies
Uganda is very successful in the prevention of HIV/AIDS. In addition, publications in renowned medical journals such as JAMA, The Lancet, and... Read More
Global Hunger Index 2017: The Inequalities of Hunger
“Success in the fight against hunger endangered,” the editors of the Global Hunger Index 2017 comment on the food situation in the... Read More
The Minimum Dietary Diversity Score for Women (MDDW) – A Measure of Food Variety for Women of Childbearing Age
The Minimum Dietary Diversity Score for Women (MDDW) is the measure of the nutritional quality of women of childbearing age between 15... Read More
Monitoring of the Nutritional Status of Pregnant Women in Uganda
In a recent publication Ugandan scientists describe a lack of information in the monitoring of the dietary status of pregnant women using... Read More
Micronutrient Deficiencies among Female Teenagers in Children’s Homes in Uganda
Children and adolescents living in children’s homes in sub-Saharan Africa are particularly vulnerable to undersupply of micronutrients. Up to now, hardly any... Read More