UNICEF Launches Malaria Vaccine in Mali Amid Calls for More Effective Solutions
As the world marks World Malaria Day, the United Nations children’s organization UNICEF is rolling out the R21/Matrix-M vaccine in […]
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Girls’ Rights Under Threat: 75% of HIV Infections in Adolescents Affect Girls
Girls Under Siege: UNICEF Warns 75% of New HIV Infections Among Adolescents Occur in Girls October 11 marks the International
Sub-Saharan Africa: A Hotbed of Child Rape and Sexual Assault
Shocking Revelations of Rape and Sexual Assault Across Sub-Saharan Africa New data released by UNICEF reveals staggering numbers of women
UNICEF Gives 163 Motorcycles to Health Workers in Katsina
UNICEF Distributes 163 Motorcycles to Health Workers in Nigeria’s Katsina State to Boost Routine Immunization In a significant move to
Lagos Launches Mass Immunization Campaign for 21 Million Residents
Mass Immunization Campaign Launched in Lagos, Nigeria A two-week mass immunization campaign is set to begin in Lagos, Nigeria, on
Kano: 69.2% of Children Multidimensionally Poor
Child Poverty on the Rise in Kano State: UNICEF Sounds the Alarm In a startling revelation, the United Nations Children’s
UNICEF Recommends Jigawa’s Nutrition Model for Nigeria
UNICEF Recommends Jigawa State Model for Addressing Malnutrition in Nigeria The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has commended the Jigawa
UNICEF Calls for Zero Open Defecation in Kaduna State
UNICEF Leads Call to Action for an Open Defecation-Free Kaduna State A concerted effort is needed to eradicate open defecation
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Tukur-Tukur Community Battles Diphtheria Outbreak with Vaccination and Public Health Efforts
Outbreak Control: Diphtheria Strikes, WHO and UN Joint Forces Respond A concerning outbreak of diphtheria, a vaccine-preventable disease, has claimed
UNICEF and Kano State Commit to Reducing Anaemia in Pregnancy
UNICEF and Kano State Government Join Forces to Combat Anaemia in Pregnancy In a bold move to tackle anaemia in
Global Food Security Report: Hunger and Obesity on the Rise, UN Warns
Global Food Security and Nutrition Report Reveals Alarming Trends A staggering 733 million people faced hunger in 2023, representing one
UNICEF: Gang Violence Displaces Over 300,000 Children in Haiti Since March
Gang violence in Haiti has displaced more than 300,000 children since March, according to the United Nations children’s agency (UNICEF).
Sierra Leone Bans Child Marriage, Enforces 15-Year Jail Terms for Offenders
Sierra Leone’s parliament has approved a law banning child marriage in a development lauded by activists as a major win
UNICEF Report: 23% of Children in Cross River State Under Five Stunted Due to Malnutrition
In a recent report by UNICEF, it was revealed that a staggering 23% of children under the age of five
IWD: Why women must shun child delivery at home – UNICEF
March 6, 2024 Women have been urged to refrain from delivering babies at home to increase their chances of survival