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Letters to the Editor

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Here is a list of the latest articles

Proceed with caution on disease eradication

We need a clearer understanding of disease patterns and ecosystem impacts before embarking on eradication strategies, says Ummer Rashid Zargar.

26 October 2011 | EN

Defending biofortified crops

Biofortified crops are carefully selected to work for, not against, poor farmers, says Bonnie McClafferty from HarvestPlus.

7 May 2010 | EN

Don't medicalise micronutrient deficiency

Tackling micronutrient deficiencies isn't as simple as popping a few pills, says Michiel Korthals.

20 April 2010 | EN

Micronutrients must be 'bioavailable'

Fortifying food will only boost health if the micronutrients are in a form the body can use, says Geoff Douglas.

16 February 2010 | EN

Failing democracies fail healthcare systems

Ajaga Nji argues that failing democracies and the selfish influence of donors are dooming healthcare policies and systems.

13 February 2008 | EN