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Today, in 2020, COVID-19 has thrown the world into an unprecedented global health crisis, forcing most countries into periods of lockdown and economic turmoil. However, the crisis in Yemen is much different from the rest of the world. UNICEF describes the conflict in Yemen as 'A living hell for...

Although a short video, Professor Sonia Bhalotra addresses whether a decline in child morality influences women's choices of labour market participation, marriage, and fertility. ...

This study enables the identification of high-mortality clusters, patterns of progress and geographical inequalities to inform appropriate investments and implementations that will help to improve the health of all populations. Abstract Since 2000, many countries have achieved considerable success...

This report examines the persistent and rising problem of child hunger as a driver of child mortality in Africa and includes key findings, lessons learned, and policy recommendations. Key Findings and Messages Child hunger is unacceptably high and on the rise Millions of children in Africa go hungry...

Dr. Queen Dube, head of pediatrics at the Queen Elizabeth Central hospital in Blantyre, Malawi; discusses how local technology is significantly reducing child mortality rates in the country. To access the podcast, please go to: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p055bg9k