Aflatoxin exposure, namely through infected groundnuts, is hypothesized to be associated with decreased linear growth in children (stunting) through increased infection and suppressing the immune system.
In support of Ghana Health Service’s and SPRING’s major commitment to expand training and community support for improved infant and young child care and feeding across northern Ghana, SPRING adapted parts o
This infographic shows Ghana's continued growth in reach and impact during project year 5 (FY 2016).
From November 1 – 2, 2016, SPRING/Ghana hosted visitors from USAID/Ghana and USAID/DC for a visit to Karaga District in the Northern Region and Bawku West District in the Upper East Region. Rebecca Fertziger, deputy director of the USAID/Ghana Health, Population and Nutrition Office, led the visit. Guests received a first-hand look at SPRING’s multi-sectoral collaborations, including with health, education, environment, agriculture, community development, and other sector organizations.
Leverhulme Centre for Integrative Research on Research and Health, October 2016
Microlinks, September 2016
Undernutrition is a key cause of poor child growth and development, including early mental development. Early child growth, beginning during the mother’s pregnancy and continuing until the child is two years old, sets the stage for later life.
The District Assessment Tool for Anemia (DATA) is a generic toolkit that helps districts assess their curren