Asia

This study evaluated the impact of an updated curriculum on literacy and numeracy development among indigenous Kazakh- and Russian-speaking children in Kazakhstan through a quasi-experimental pilot involving 1,717 students.

There is dire need of comprehensive data on population-level cancer screening is lacking in LMICs, to effectively manage the growing burden of cancer among women.

The genetic admixture and cultural exchanges of Central Asian peoples are examined through population genomics, revealing complex interactions and contributions from various ancestral sources over time. The need for more comprehensive genomic resources in the region to advance precision medicine and fill gaps in current databases is also emphasized.

This paper supports SDG 3 and 13 by showing that the rise in night-time heat due to climate change, which is particularly strong in urban areas due to the urban heat island effect, could have implications for health. The study found a significant association between night-time excess heat and risk of hospitalisation. Rapid urbanisation in low-income and middle-income countries means the numbers of people exposed to excess night-time heat will increase.