In Focus
Health
This beat covers issues of people’s health, access to quality health services, public health systems, scientific advancements, and emerging health issues.
In crisis-hit parts of Africa, WFP school meals offer a vital lifeline to kids - and their families
WFPSocial Protection
As African governments mark a decade of progress on school feeding, the push is on to get more children on board.
Debt-for-Food swaps: Innovative financing for school meals in Africa
NutritionSocial Protection
On this Africa Day of School Feeding, what are some of the ways we can fund these programmes?
Skyrocketing healthcare costs in Africa driving families into poverty
Social Protection
A new report by WHO Africa office says costly out-of-pocket treatments affect over 200 million people on the continent, pushing 150 million into destitution.
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Huge risks, including cancer and liver damage, accompany the desire for fair skin
