As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect every corner of the globe, researchers have uncovered evidence about the routes of transmission, virulence, and short- and long-term consequences for those infected. Some of the major findings in COVID-19 research were around pre-existing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as type 2 diabetes, cancer, obesity, and hypertension. Scientists found […]
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Food parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond
Childhood overweight and obesity have increased globally over the past two decades1. Such increases have been linked to the consumption of unhealthy diets, physical inactivity or sedentary lifestyles2. Environmental conditions characterising neighbourhoods, homes and institutions like schools can moderate such behavioural factors2. During the school term, children spend a considerable amount of time (approximately seven […]
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The COVID-19 Pandemic: potential long-term impacts on the nutritional status of Ghanaian children
The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has halted social and economic activities across much of the world. As of 09 April 2020, over one million COVID-19 cases have been recorded worldwide, and about 23% (336,780) of these have recovered. Sadly, about 6% (89,435) have died from the virus or related complications.1 Africa was the last continent […]
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FERN & FoodSAMSA Webinar Series #3
On 18th September 2024, the Food Environment Research Network (FERN) Secretariat, in collaboration with the Food SAMSA Project, delivered the third installment of its webinar series. The event featured esteemed speakers, Nicole Holliday and A/Prof Peter Delobelle, who shared insights from their research efforts. FERN, a key initiative of the MEALS4NCDs project, has hosted online sessions […]
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FERN FoodSAMSA Webinar Series (#2)
In a bid to equip researchers, scholars, and students with the essential skills for conducting effective reviews, a highly anticipated webinar on “Scoping Review Methodology” was jointly hosted by the Food Environment Research Network (FERN) and the Food-SAMSA project and presented by Carmen Klinger on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Carmen Klinger, a Research Associate and […]
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FERN FoodSAMSA Webinar Series (#1)
FERN and FoodSAMSA are co-organizing a methodological webinar series aimed at advancing the understanding of methodological approaches useful in food environment research. This series is delivered ahead of FERN2023 expected to be held in November this year. The first of such series, titled “Spatial analysis of community nutrition and the local food environment” was delivered […]
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Terms of Reference | Project Endline Evaluation | The Measurement, Evaluation, Accountability, and Leadership Support for NCDs Prevention Project (MEALS4NCDs), Ghana
The Measurement, Evaluation, Accountability and Leadership Support for NCDs prevention (MEALS4NCDs) Project Team calls for applications from experienced consultants or consultancy firms to conduct an end-line evaluation of the MEALS4NCDs Project. The exercise is intended to assess the progress, outputs, outcomes, and impacts of the MEALS4NCDs Project in Ghana and beyond. Details about the project, […]
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MEALS4NCDs and partners launch the 2nd Africa FERN (#FERN2021)
The Measurement, Evaluation, Accountability and Leadership Support for NCDs prevention (MEALS4NCDs) Project with support from partners: International Network for Food and Obesity/Non-communicable Diseases Research, Monitoring and Action Support (INFORMAS), UNESCO Chair in World Food Systems, Réseau de Recherche sur les Politiques et les Systèmes Alimentaires en Afrique de l’Ouest (REPSAO), Drivers of Food Choice (DFC) […]
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Local, Continental, and Global Food Systems Stakeholders to Discuss Africa’s Food Environments Transformation at FERN2021
Local, continental, and global food systems stakeholders will deliberate on African food environments and food systems at the 2nd Africa Food Environment Research Network (FERN) Meeting, to be held virtually on the 3rd, 10th, and 17th November 2021. The 2nd FERN meeting, dubbed #FERN2021, will build on the progress made from the first meeting, and leverage […]
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Diverse stakeholders at a UN Food Systems independent dialogue propose new and innovative ways to transform the African food systems
On May 26, 2021, a United Nations Food Systems Summit Independent Dialogue was convened by the Measurement, Evaluation, Accountability, and Leadership Support for NCDs Prevention (MEALS4NCDs) Project/African Food Environment Research Network (FERN) in collaboration with some key stakeholders in the African region: African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), Réseaude Recherchesurles Politiquesetles Systèmes Alimentairesen Afriquedel’Ouest […]
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Professor Mary R. L’ABBÉ
Mary L’Abbé, CM, PhD has been selected as one of the 15 Fellows of the American Society of Nutrition (ASN), Class of 2021 Fellows. This is the highest honour ASN bestows, recognizing individuals for distinguished careers in the field of nutrition. As an expert in public health nutrition, nutrition policy, and food and nutrition regulations, […]
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MEALS4NCDs Project and partners to organise United Nations Food Systems (UNFSS) Dialogue
The Measurement, Evaluation, Accountability and Leadership Support for NCDs prevention Project (MEALS4NCDs Project), the African Food Environment Research Network (FERN) and other African Regional Actors (including the African Population and Health Research Center, Réseau de Recherche sur les Politiques et les Systèmes Alimentaires en Afrique de l’Ouest”, African Nutrition Society, Federation of African Nutrition Societies, Coalition of […]
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