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Roughly 15,000 new cases of cancer are diagnosed annually among American children. Eighty percent of these children ultimately are cured, which is a remarkable medical success story. But in sub-Saharan Africa, where about 100,000 new cases of pediatric cancer occur annually and 90 percent of those...

Key Points Nutrition deprivation is a serious issue in the 11 countries studied, contributing significantly to child poverty. More than a quarter of children in the countries studied suffer acute nutrition deprivation and more than 2 in 5 are moderately deprived. Poor compliance with Infant and...

Cereal import has played a crucial role in compensating local water deficit. A quantitative account of water deficit and cereal import relations therefore is of significance for predicting future food import demand and formulating corresponding national and international policies. On the basis of...

Key figures on Child Mortality on the Sub-Saharan region in Africa. Newborn and Child Mortality Estimates Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest risk of death in the first month of life and is among the regions showing the least progress. However, Sub-Saharan Africa has seen a faster decline in its...

This article examines the high morbidity rates in children living with sickle cell disease in Nigeria through the lens of political economy. In Nigeria, 150,000 babies are born with sickle cell disease annually. Child mortality among children living with sickle cell disease in Nigeria becomes...

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...

In this video, Professor Lombe speaks on the impact AIDs has on children growing up in Sub-Saharan Africa. ...