Tag: UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Europe records highest number of measles cases in 25 years
“As well as hospitalisation and death caused by complications including pneumonia, encephalitis, diarrhoea and dehydration, measles can also cause long-term,…
UNICEF laments 15% school dropout rate in southwest
“In terms of access, we are working with community structures, religious leaders, and others to address social norms that keep…
The roles of fathers in exclusive breastfeeding programme
“Exclusive breastfeeding is important for short and long-term benefits, as it will provide all the fluid and nutrients needed for…
Floods: 27m children at risk, 840,000 displaced in Nigeria- UNICEF
According to the UN agency, the number of children affected by flooding in Chad, Gambia, Pakistan and northeast Bangladesh is…
Why girls are lagging behind boys worldwide in mathematics – report
Solving the equation: Helping girls and boys learn mathematics, a new report published on Wednesday by UNICEF revealed a growing…
Katsina, UNICEF to track out-of-school children
The campaign was to build community consensus on the best approach to get the affected children back in school.
UNICEF, FG plan to make 20m Nigerians richer
The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to partner with the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) to empower 20 million…
WHO, UNICEF appeal for vaccine solidarity
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have made an urgent appeal for vaccine solidarity, noting that…
10m children to face acute malnutrition in 2021
An estimated 10.4 million children in seven countries, including Nigeria, will suffer from acute malnutrition in 2021, the UN Children’s…
Children in richest countries face obesity, lack of skills – UNICEF
Too many children in the world’s richest countries lack basic maths and reading skills, and suffer from poor mental well-being…
Children older than 11 years should wear masks – WHO
UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organisation (WHO) have recommended that children above 11 years should wear face masks…
UNICEF restates commitment to Girl-Child education
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reaffirmed its commitment to support girl-child education in Kano state.
76 people killed in ethnic crisis in northeast DR Congo – UNICEF
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Friday said 76 people have been killed during ethnic violence gripping northeast Democratic Republic…
1,400 schools destroyed in Borno by Boko Haram – UNICEF
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said 1,400 schools have been damaged or destroyed in Borno as a result of years…