There was an interesting article published by Slate late last week about a topic that I discuss in one of my first posts - the undeniably important role of micronutrients, particularly in developing countries, on global health. While there are many prominent issues that have a resounding impact on population health in many poor countries of the world, treatment deficiencies in micronutrients stands out due to it's relative economic feasibility.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Under New Leadership
On Monday April
16, 2012, the World Bank Group announced US nominee Jim Yong Kim as its next
President, succeeding Robert Zoellick to become the twelfth leader of the
world’s premier development organization. Despite his undeniably impressive
accomplishments, the choice of Kim by the World Bank has been the brunt of much
criticism, from the worlds of finance and international development alike.
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