Tax the wealthy: 2 billion people can be lifted from poverty by levying the super-rich, says Oxfam

Gap between the rich and the poor broadened over the past two years

COVID-19: Asia-Pacific countries must act against recession-induced hunger

Sub-Saharan Africa, home to the world’s highest hunger rates, must now brace for its first recession in a quarter of a century

COVID-19 community transmission in 26 of 54 African countries: WHO

Several African countries have a poor healthcare system — about five hospital beds per 10,000 population

As told to Parliament (March 15, 2023): Only 16% of India’s researchers are women

The total number of women researchers in the country is 56,747

Why Russia pulled out of its grain deal with Ukraine — and what that means for the global food system

Ukrainian grain is important for feeding the world and the the Black Sea is a vital route to getting it to people who need it.

More than 19 mln people can face food insecurity in west, central Africa: Report

People more likely to die of starvation caused by the economic fallout of COVID-19 pandemic than the disease itself, says the report

COVID-19, war and hunger: Yemen’s humanitarian crisis is becoming worse

Over 10 million are on the brink of famine; as many as 400,000 children are at the risk of dying, according to UN  

Sudan conflict fallout: Over 1,200 children have died in country amid healthcare crisis, says UN

Children died from suspected measles and malnutrition; those under five account for over three-quarters of all deaths

COVID-19 lockdown: Isn’t it time for the State to do business again?

The government has to step away from its role of a regulator succumbing to the pressure of businesses; it must recognise its power as procurer / …

Maharashtra women missed meals during COVID-19 lockdown, finds survey

10% of the 946 women surveyed skipped one meal a day; 7% skipped two meals a day  

COVID-19 rural crisis: Why MGNREGA needs a harder push

MGNREGA workers across the country on June 29 staged peaceful demonstration, raised demands for higher benefits and wages

There’s biodiversity in our backyard and it can help us fight malnourishment

Green leafy veggies are rich in vitamins and minerals

Malnutrition: India needs to urgently break inter-generational cycle

Under-nourished women, in all likelihood, became under-nourished mothers with a greater chance of giving birth to low birth-weight babies, …

Malnourished, under-weight children in India can increase by more than 4 mln: Study

The COVID-19 pandemic can contribute to food shocks that make children more prone to malnourishment