By Agustin Caceres Antibiotics are known for helping control bacterial infections in both children and adults. But antibiotics are also known for some of their side effects: diarrhea, allergic reactions, collateral infections… But what if an antibiotic could have a positive side effect in the development of malnourished children aged 1-5 in developing countries? … [Read more...] about Can an antibiotic help a child grow?
Happy Holidays to Our Readers!
This December, as always, a large percentage of the population of Latin America and the Caribbean is preparing to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s. As a result of my own experience with motherhood, in recent years I’ve looked at the holiday season with a fresh perspective. Specifically, I find it moving to think that, after all these years, birth remains at the heart of one … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays to Our Readers!
Birth Registration: The Very First Step to Social Inclusion and Development
By Steve Brito, Ana Corbacho and Rene Osorio “G.E. Rodriguez’ mother said that his son almost died because of the refusal of the hospital to admit him in the absence of a document of a birth certificate. He did not appear in their records and he was even told to go back to her land to bring it.” Birth registration is the very first step to social inclusion and … [Read more...] about Birth Registration: The Very First Step to Social Inclusion and Development
Today it’s dad’s turn
By Hugo Ñopo There’s a consensus in the academic world that it’s vital to invest in the development of children as early as possible in their lives. To make this investment in the most cost-effective manner, it’s necessary to combine public policy efforts with those made in the home. Thus, the home assumes, once again, a valuable role in the development of our societies. … [Read more...] about Today it’s dad’s turn
New publication about Mexico
In collaboration with Sophie Gardiner Attention to Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs and policies in Mexico has risen steadily in recent years. The new IDB publication (in Spanish) identifies several developments in the country that are important for ECD: … [Read more...] about New publication about Mexico