Malnutrition
NZ journalist Charlotte Bellis returns to Afghanistan: 'It's just life and death on so many levels'
New Zealand Al Jazeera journalist Charlotte Bellis is back in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. The intrepid Christchurch-born reporter feels safe on her return to the Afghan capital, despite the fact… Audio
Why are some older people malnourished?
New research exploring the eating habits of older people has provided important insights for helping to prevent malnutrition in ageing New Zealanders. The study was completed by researchers at… Audio
Terrence Forrester: sugar tax, malnutrition and weight loss
Professor of Experimental Medicine Terrence Forrester speaks with Kathryn Ryan about imposing a sugar tax in his home country of Jamaica, and how early malnutrition affects health later in life. Audio
Vitamin deficiency in the developing world
Dr Brown is an expert on the epidemiology, treatment, and prevention of childhood malnutrition in lower-income countries and a senior fellow at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Audio
Larger vaccination mission planned for Indonesian Papua
A senior Indonesian health official says a vaccination campaign in Asmat will move to other Papuan districts in coming months after a deadly outbreak of measles. Audio
Children dying from malnutrition due to Cyclone Pam
Children are dying because of malnutrition in parts of Vanuatu more than a year after Cyclone Pam devastated crops and livelihoods across the pacific island chain. Audio