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Katsina launches nutrition survey as UNICEF warns of persistent malnutrition

The Katsina State Government on Wednesday commenced the 2026 SMART Nutrition Survey to assess malnutrition, food insecurity and related health read more Katsina launches nutrition survey as UNICEF warns of persistent malnutrition

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Katsina launches nutrition survey as UNICEF warns of persistent malnutrition

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Why Africa must treat disease surveillance as infrastructure

Improving disease surveillance is not simply a question of buying better software. A sophisticated digital platform cannot compensate for laboratories that lack capacity, health workers who are…

  • Disease surveillance must be treated as essential infrastructure, not just a technical aspect.
  • Africa faces significant gaps in surveillance infrastructure, workforce, and technology.
  • Early detection through surveillance provides crucial time for outbreak containment.

·dailymaverick.co.za

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