Malnutrition is again on the rise in certain regions, particularly those beset by conflict and instability. Following its most severe drought of the last century, North Korea is currently experiencing a deadly rise in malnutrition. UNICEF estimates that more...
Government representatives, private sector professionals, and NGOs are meeting in Washington, DC for the Child Survival Call to Action conference where they are discussing practical strategies for combatting global child mortality.
USAID launched "Every Child Deserves a 5th Birthday," a new USA-led global push to eliminate unnecessary child deaths around the world. I spoke with USAID Administration Dr. Raj Shah about this new project for a UN Dispatch podcast.