The number of children who die before they turn five is a big problem in many poor countries. Most of these deaths happen in places where people do not have much money. These countries are often called low- and lower-middle-income countries. Even though some progress has been made, it is not clear what exactly causes these deaths. This is a big issue because it i...

There is a silent struggle happening in many low-income countries. Young children are dealing with pain that often goes unnoticed and poorly understood. This pain is not just physical but can be a sign of deeper, long-term health issues. One of these issues is systemic chronic inflammation (SCI), which can be linked to malnutrition. In these countries, malnutrition ...

Clinical trials are a big deal when it comes to checking if new vaccines or medicines are safe and work as they should. These trials are tricky and take a lot of time. They need the help of government officials, trial sites, researchers, and the whole health system. In recent years, many of these trials have happened in countries without much money, like Nepal. Why ...

Improving child health hinges on boosting healthcare quality. But gathering and understanding service quality data is tough. The connection between how ready a facility is and the care it offers isn't simple. Let's dive into what's happening in five low- to middle-income countries. First, we need to understand what "facility readiness" means. It's like checking if a...