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controversy of Plumpynut, the nutrient dense paste to treat malnutrition

A recent NYT magazine article on “plumpynut” the ready-to-use therapeutic food was published under much controversy over its proper usage, its price tag and its patent (owned by a french company) thus limiting its coverage and accessibility. Our response is … Continue reading

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Treating Children who suffer from acute malnutrition – one text message at a time

Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) affects 20 million children under five years of age each year and contributes to 1 million child deaths per year. Moderate acute malnutrition contributes more to the overall burden of disease, as it affects many more … Continue reading

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