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TopicMalnutrition

Topic: Malnutrition

40% kids below 5 yrs of age underweight, 61% breastfeeding mothers anaemic in Haryana—PRS analysis

Land of ‘doodh dahi ka khana’ exhibits very poor indicators on women and child health even as funds for various govt schemes to address malnutrition in state have been increased.

Israeli strikes kill 20 Palestinians in Gaza, some in attacks on tents, say medics

The Israeli military, which has been fighting Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza since October 2023, said it conducted strikes on ‘terrorist targets’ in Beit Lahiya.

Yemen witnesses ‘extremely critical’ malnutrition among kids under 5

Malnourishment has impacted 600,000 children, including 120,000 who are 'severely' malnourished.

Famine declared in Sudan’s Zamzam camp

An estimated 730,000 children in the conflict-ridden country are at risk of severe acute malnutrition.

UK calls for increased aid to Myanmar amid rising food insecurity

UK ambassador says over half of Myanmar's children are out of school, and many face malnutrition.

Climate crisis damaging your mental and physical health in 5 big ways

Climate change undermines many of the determinants of good health such as livelihoods, a good diet, access to healthcare and equality.

India ranks 111th of 125 on Global Hunger Index. What it means & why govt says it’s ‘erroneous’

Report shows India has highest 'child-wasting rates', indicating acute undernutrition, for 2nd year. Expert says govt 'should focus on reducing malnutrition' despite its issues with findings.

How Dutch firm aims to reach ‘90 cr Indians fighting for food security’ with Vit A fortified rice

Senior Royal DSM official François Scheffler says their firm is working with the central government, NGOs and rice millers to expand Vitamin A fortified rice production.

‘Challenge accepted’: KTR claps back at Infosys ex-director Pai’s tweet on Telangana malnutrition

The minister tweeted that his state will see 'remarkable turnaround' in malnutrition stats in 18 months, and outdo BJP-ruled Karnataka and Gujarat.

As PM’s ‘Mann ki Baat’ urges awareness, experts say malnutrition as much a food availability issue

Experts say governance issues and gaps in understanding the root of the problem thwart eradication efforts. Minor improvement in indicators, but India caught in malnutrition cycle.

On Camera

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.