Health Related: Local Food Systems, Nutrition and Health
Conveners: Nadav Davidovitch, BGU, Maya Negev, University of Haifa, and Natan Lev, BGU
This session delves into the critical role of local food systems in maintaining nutrition and health in arid regions under changing climatic conditions. Proposals showcasing innovative agricultural practices, traditional knowledge systems, and modern technologies that enhance food security and dietary diversity are welcome.
Presentations covering the links between local food production, climate resilience, and community health outcomes in dryland areas are also encouraged.
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1) Mr. Victor Kanyema
Partners in Health, Malawi
Partners in Health Field-Based Experience in Integrated Agricultural Innovations: A Pathway to Improved Livelihood and Health Outcomes for Vulnerable Rural Households in Neno, Malawi, Southern Africa
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2) Prof. Anat Rosenthal
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
Mapping Food Security and Diversity Patterns among Healthcare Providers in Two Districts in Malawi During the 2024-5 El Niño-induced Drought
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3) Prof. George Ogendi
Egerton University, Kenya
Characterization of Microbiological Water Quality and Prevalence of Waterborne Diseases
- Health Related: Local Food Systems, Nutrition and Health
4) Dr. Yahel Kurlander
Tel-Hai: University of Kiryat Shmona, Israel
Between the Soil and the Heat: Health Risks of Agricultural Labor
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5) Prof. Stavros Kavouras
Arizona State University, USA
Healthy Hydration for a Thirsty Planet: Coping with Heat in Dryland Communities
