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Lack Of Breastmilk Could Lead To Infantile Epilepsy

A pilot study reveals low blood sugar at birth and genetic diseases, are important underlying cause for a common form of epilepsy in young Indian children

By Outlook Planet Desk 18/12/2020

The Family Health Survey And Some Food For Thought

Can our policymakers revisit and redesign the government nutrition programmes to obtain results?

By Veena S Rao 17/12/2020

What Covid-19 Taught Us About Mothers And Children

A focused solutioning hub could help boost our maternal and infant health programmes

By Dr. Rajiv Garg 16/12/2020

Family Health Survey Notes Surge In Obesity In Kids Under 5

Not just children, rise in obesity has even been recorded in adults in the latest NFHS survey in comparison to NFHS-4.

By PTI 15/12/2020

No Big Surprises In Family Health Survey, Feel Experts

The partial survey of 18 state and 5 union territories show a rise in infant malnutrition, and decline in infant mortality

By Lola Nayar 14/12/2020

The Numbers Game: Family Health Survey Reflects Nutrition Paradox

As 2020 comes to a close, here's some facts and figures on how India and the world are performing on food and nutrition security.

By Raadhika Gupta 14/12/2020

India Pledges USD 2 Billion To Strengthen Care For Women, Children, Adolescents

India's commitment will be used to strengthen all levels of care in response to the pandemic and to ensure essential public health functions during the year 20-21.

By PTI 13/12/2020

Covid-19 And The Irreversible Marks Undernutrition Will Leave In Its Wake

India’s Covid-19 mitigation efforts should be to prevent child undernutrition now rather than to treat it later.

By Jef L Leroy 11/12/2020

Commitment To Action: Ensuring Nutrition Financing In India

While low revenues due to the pandemic may mean substantial funds for nutrition may not be possible, there are still ways to ensure more nutrition for the money. Here’s how.

By Avani Kapur 14/12/2020

Anaemia During Pregnancy Leads To Maternal Mortality, Morbidity: Medical Experts

There is a need to intensify efforts to address all causes of anaemia, say healthcare experts

By PTI 30/11/2020
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