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Abstract Background The clinical presentation of malaria, considered as the result of a complex interaction between parasite and human genetics, is described to be different between rural and urban areas. The analysis of the Plasmodium falciparum genetic diversity in children with uncomplicated…

Abstract Vitamin A deficiency and malaria are both highly prevalent health problems in Africa. Vitamin A deficiency affects over 30 million children, most of whom are in the age-group (under five years) most affected by malaria. Vitamin A deficiency increases…

DAKAR,, 17 juin 2009 (IRIN) - Le ministère burkinabè de la Santé a annoncé le lancement le 17 juin d'une campagne de vaccination de cinq jours ciblant 3,6 millions d'enfants dans des zones à haut risque, y compris Ouagadougou,…

La situation alimentaire est globalement bonne dans la plupart des zones de moyens d'existence. Toutefois, chez les ménages pauvres dans les localités des régions du Nord, Centre-Nord, Sahel, Plateau Central, Centre, et une partie de l'Est,…

During the first underfunded emergencies (UFE) round in 2009, the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) allocated US$75 million to 14 countries. In accordance with Secretary-General's Bulletin (ST/SGB/2006/10), the Emergency Relief Coordinator (ERC), in close consultation with…

Ronaldo, football's world player of the year in 2008, is about to leave British club Manchester United for Spain's Real Madrid, for a record fee of US$130 million. WFP's Greg Barrow reflects on what that figure means in hunger…

Supporters Urged to Turn Pledges into Contributions While CERF has received some US$383.4 million in commitments in 2009, only $178.1 million has been turned into useable contributions to date. In May, Armenia ($5,000), China ($500,000), Finland ($8.2 million), Japan ($1 million),…

The International Federation's Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) is a source of un-earmarked money created by the Federation in 1985 to ensure that immediate financial support is available for Red Cross Red Crescent response to emergencies. The DREF is a…

Agriculture accounts for 40 percent of GDP and 86 percent of jobs in Burkina Faso - Cotton remains the top export item, but overreliance on a single cash crop makes farmers vulnerable to price fluctuations on the world market - A…

L'agriculture représente 40% du PIB et 86% des emplois au Burkina Faso - Le coton reste la principale culture d'exportation, mais dépendre d'un seul produit rend les agriculteurs vulnérables aux fluctuations des prix sur le marché mondial - Un projet financé…