Nurturing Minds: Examining Caregiver-Child Interactions and Brain Development in Childcare Centers Using Low-field MRI Technology

The African Population and Health Center (APHRC) has been at the forefront of generating evidence by conducting research in Early Childhood Development (ECD). This research focuses on nurturing care practices for young children in resource-poor settings in urban areas. In recent times, there has been a growing demand for childcare services as more women, who have primarily been tasked with the responsibility of the care of young children, pursue economic opportunities.