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Making Markets Work for Nutritious Diets - Co-creation of Knowledge
Poor quality diets are considered one of the leading contributors to the global burden of disease.
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The Role of Social Cultural and Environmental Factors in Improving Ebola Virus Disease Response and Resilience
The 2013-2015 outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in West Africa (Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone) was unprecedented, resulting in more than 11,000 human deaths with an estimated total cost of US$4.3 billion.
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Strengthening the ethics of clinical research for participants in Ebola affected countries
As confirmed by the WHO’s guidelines on risk communication and community engagement issued for the 2018 Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), research is a critical component to both outbreak control measures and future pr
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StoryHEALTH VACCINES DISEASE OUTBREAKS Health systems
Ebola expert says building up health systems is best defence
Global collaboration is the key to stop infectious diseases.
RegionSouth of SaharaRepublic of CongoSierra LeoneGuineaLiberia -
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Responding to the challenge of adolescent perinatal depression
Adolescents experience a number of major neurobiological, hormonal, physical, and psychological changes, which present important risks to their health and well-being.
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Synergies in video edutainment: Child spacing and regional training for rollout in Bauchi, Nigeria (IMCHA)
Nigeria has one of the highest rates of maternal mortality in the world.
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StoryEnvironment WATER SUPPLY
Coping with water crisis in Cuba
Cuba’s economic decline has led to a slow but steady deterioration of water supplies and sanitation services.
RegionCubaBangladeshChileCosta RicaNigeriaCanadaSouth Africa -
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Scaling Up Care for Perinatal Depression for Improved Maternal and Infant Health in Nigeria (IMCHA)
Even though effective treatments are available, perinatal depression often goes untreated, especially in low- and middle-income countries where there are shortages of mental health specialist resources.
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Increasing Women's Access to Skilled Pregnancy Care in Nigeria (IMCHA)
Less than one-third of Nigerian women receive skilled care during delivery. This project will aim to reduce maternal and perinatal deaths by improving vulnerable women's access to healthcare services during and after childbirth.
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Video Edutainment: Impact on Maternal and Infant Outcomes in Toro, Nigeria (IMCHA)
Faced with one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world, Nigeria has identified maternal and child health as a priority issue.