Iodine deficiency has been linked with child mortality as well as permanent cognitive debilitation. Some references are on page 25 of the 2004 Copenhagen Consensus report on malnutrition; a WHO report paints a more vivid qualitative picture (page 6): In … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Monthly Archives: September 2008
We were referred to the Against Malaria Foundation today. It’s the most transparent developing-world aid organization we’ve seen to date. AMF grants funds to NGOs that distribute insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) to fight malaria. ITN distribution is a well-established method for … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
We spoke at Google (Mountain View office) on Wednesday. Elie discussed our project and its history, and I presented our chief research findings from year 1. … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
We’re on a pledge-raising trip in CA, and our schedule has been tighter than anticipated. We’ll be back on the blog Monday. … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
In addition to choosing straightforward, cost-effective program-based interventions, we’re also planning to identify two regions to study in detail. I’ve focused on finding priority region 1: an area that has both high and drastic disease burdens and relatively stable, low-corruption … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Below is our basic outline for identifying the best options for donors within developing-world health. (Economic empowerment and possibly other developing-world causes will come after we have completed our report on direct health interventions.) Focus on two priority regions and … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
