As of Monday, Haiti no longer has any democratically elected government officials, after the terms for the remaining senators in government expired. Journalist Widlore Mérancourt, editor-in-chief of AyiboPost, discusses the worsening situation with The World’s host Marco Werman.
One year ago, 23 children died in India after eating school lunches contaminated with pesticides. But despite this horrific accident, India’s nationwide free school lunch program has largely been a success. Studies show it’s feeding hungry kids and it’s boosting school enrollment.One year ago, 23 children died in India after eating school lunches contaminated with pesticides. But despite this horrific accident, India’s nationwide free school lunch program has largely been a success. Studies show it’s feeding hungry kids and it’s boosting school enrollment.
A research study last year showed that a simple antibiotic can reduce a severely malnourished child’s chances of dying by nearly 40 percent. But getting that antibiotic to the children who need it is easier said than done.A research study last year showed that a simple antibiotic can reduce a severely malnourished child’s chances of dying by nearly 40 percent. But getting that antibiotic to the children who need it is easier said than done.