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Improving body composition and micronutrient status of children

News from the KaziAfya study.
PhD defense Patricia Arnaiz

Patricia Arnaiz completes her doctorate in Public Health with top marks

Patricia Arnaiz, a member of the UNESCO Chair team, successfully defended her doctoral thesis with the top grade 'Summa Cum Laude'.
Kazis

KaziKidz Pre-Primary Teaching Material for Physical Education: A School Readiness Programme

KaziKidz Pre-Primary book (Namibian Edition) has been published by Nelson Mandela University Press and African Sun Media, South Africa.
Season's Greetings

Season's Greetings and Best Wishes for a Happy & Prosperous New Year 2024!

The UNESCO Chair Team sends Season's Greetings and Best Wishes for a Happy & Prosperous New Year 2024!
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Signing of joint declaration of intent on cooperation

Declaration of intent between the University of Basel and the Mauritius Institute of Education (MIE) has been signed.
Sugar

Effect of the KaziBantu school-based health intervention on non-communicable disease risk factors

News from the KaziBantu study in children from low-income schools in Gqeberha, South Africa.
Uwe and Roger

Uwe Pühse holds keynote speech on the occasion of the anniversary of the Roger Federer Foundation

The Roger Federer Foundation celebrates its 20th anniversary.
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Dissemination of KaziKidz teaching and learning materials in Nigeria is on the way

Increasing healthy living options for schoolchildren in Nigeria today to decrease cardiovascular complications tomorrow.
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Meeting with the South African parliament delegation from Higher Education, Science and Innovation at Swiss TPH

News from the Leading House Africa (Swiss TPH) for bilateral research collaboration with partner institutions in South Africa.
Helminth

The type and intensity of STH infection is relevant in understanding the disease burden of STH infections on children’s health

News from the KaziAfya study.