For the first time in the history of human civilisation we have the potential to combat starvation. Valid is proud to be at the forefront of the growing movement that will finally achieve that goal.

A review of the treatment of severe acute malnutrition has just been published in The Lancet. This indicates that a move towards a community-based model of care is required to combat severe acute malnutrition on a global scale and to attain Millennium Development Goals 1 and 4.