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Stories by IRIN News
Developing An Asian Version Of Plumpy’Nut In Vietnam
The National Institute for Nutrition in Vietnam has produced a regional alternative to the peanut-paste treatment known as Plumpy'Nut to treat malnutrition in Southeast Asia.
No Blue Pill Please: Caterpillar Fungus Viagra In The Himalayas
The seasonal influx of migrant harvesters into Nepal's Himalaya Mountains seeking a caterpillar fungus aphrodisiac is damaging the rural border with Tibet.
Researchers Look To Nanotech To Keep Fruit Fresh
Researchers are working on 'nanofilm' packaging materials to extend the shelf-life of fruit and vegetables and reduce huge post-harvest losses in South Asia.
Zinc Helps Infants Respond To Bacterial Infection Treatment, Study
A newly released clinical study conducted in India showed that zinc supplements, taken with antibiotic treatment, boosted infant survival from serious bacterial infections.
Living With Dirty Water In Indonesia
Heavy pollution of river water by household and industrial waste in West Java is threatening the health of at least five million people living on the riverbanks, say experts.
Dengue Fever Cases In Sri Lanka Triple In 2012
Sri Lankan health personnel have reported a three-fold increase in the number of recorded dengue fever cases in the first quarter of this year.
Mild Hand-Foot-And-Mouth Disease Turns Deadly For Children In Vietnam
A dangerous strain of the typically non-lethal HFMD has affected more than 21,000 persons - mostly children younger than five - killing 16 thus far in Vietnam.
Philippines: Cheaper Pediatric Cancer Drugs Raise Child Survival Rates
An NGO-government partnership in the Philippines has improved access to treatment for pediatric cancer, a leading cause of death in children aged 1-14, according to the Department of Health.
OMG! (Oh My Gulay) Campaign To Promote Eating Vegetables In Philippines
Celebrities are working with the Philippines government in a recently launched nationwide media campaign to lift the consumption of fresh produce and fight malnutrition among young people.