November 29
Africa: FAST FACTS: Critical Gains in HIV Response, But Adolescents, Especially Girls, Remain Disproportionately Affected, UNICEF Warns on World AIDS Day
While there has been a notable decline in new HIV infections among children and adolescents globally over the past decade, adolescent girls still struggle to access tailored… Read more »
November 12
Africa: New Surveys of Children Highlight Education Challenges Across Eastern and Southern Africa
Ahead of World Children's Day 2024, data from multiple countries reveal children's awareness of their rights, but significant barriers to education persist Read more »
October 15
Africa: Nearly Two Million Severely Malnourished Children at Risk of Death Due to Funding Shortages for Therapeutic Food
UNICEF launches urgent appeal for US$165 million to reach children as some countries run critically low on therapeutic food for treatment Read more »
September 26
Africa: Unicef Signs Major Mpox Vaccine Deal For Low Income Countries
UNICEF has signed an agreement that secures supply of the MVA-BN mpox vaccine at the lowest market price and ensures access to the vaccine for 77 low- and lower-middle-income… Read more »
July 14
Africa: Global Childhood Immunization Levels Stalled in 2023 Leaving Many Without Life-Saving Protection
New data reveal nearly 3 in 4 infants live in countries where low vaccine coverage driving measles outbreaks Read more »
June 18
Africa: 8.1 Million Deaths Blamed on Air Pollution Globally in 2021
Comprehensive new report details health impacts of air pollution, which has moved ahead of tobacco and poor diet as a risk factor for death. Read more »
May 24
Central African Republic: Shipment of Newest Malaria Vaccine, R21, to Central African Republic Marks Latest Milestone for Child Survival
With two recommended vaccines and expanded supply, Gavi, UNICEF, WHO are working closely with governments and partners to increase malaria prevention and protection for children Read more »
March 08
Africa: Over 230 Million Girls and Women Alive Today Have Been Subjected to Female Genital Mutilation - Unicef
New global estimates show a 15 per cent increase in the total number of FGM survivors compared to data released in 2016 Read more »
February 07
Congo-Kinshasa: Unicef Strengthens Response to DRC's Worst Floods in 60 Years and Growing Cholera Outbreak
UNICEF and partners are responding to devastating flooding in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with the Congo River rising to levels not seen in more than 60 years. Read more »
February 05
Africa: Putting Survivors At the Forefront of the Global Movement to End Female Genital Mutilation
Joint Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell, OHCHR High Commissioner Volker Türk, UN Women Executive Director… Read more »
January 15
Southern Africa: As Cholera Cases Continue to Rise, Unicef Calls for Increased Focus On Children
UNICEF redoubles support to concerned governments in the cholera response Read more »
November 28, 2023
Burkina Faso: Insecurity Pushes More Than 1 in 10 Children Into Acute Malnutrition - Unicef
New nutrition data shows that insecurity is leaving children exposed to alarming levels of malnutrition and the absence of basic services, warns UNICEF Read more »
November 23, 2023
Africa: First Malaria Vaccines Arrive in Cameroon - Other Countries to Follow
Shipments of the world's first WHO-recommended malaria vaccine, RTS,S, have begun with 331,200 doses landing last night in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The delivery is the first to a… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Africa: 1 in 3 Children Exposed to Severe Water Scarcity - Unicef
The climate changed world - with dwindling water supply and inadequate water services - is also changing children, altering their mental and physical health, new report warns Read more »
July 18, 2023
Africa: Unicef Goodwill Ambassador Vanessa Nakate Takes a Stand for Adolescent Girls During Visit to Rwanda
Nakate calls for US$ 1 billion global investment at Women Deliver Conference to improve girls' access to health, education, and protection Read more »
July 05, 2023
Africa: 12 African Countries Get First-Ever Malaria Vaccine
Twelve countries across different regions in Africa are set to receive 18 million doses of the first-ever malaria vaccine over the next two years. The roll out is a critical step… Read more »
May 08, 2023
Africa: Global Progress in Tackling Maternal and Newborn Deaths Stalls Since 2015 - UN
COVID-19, rising poverty, and worsening humanitarian crises intensify pressure on already overstretched maternity and newborn health services Read more »
March 20, 2023
Mozambique: In Wake of Cyclone Freddy, Amid Disruption to Critical Services, Cholera Surges in Mozambique
One week after Cyclone Freddy made landfall for a second time in Mozambique, creating severe disruption to critical services, the threat of cholera is growing rapidly for children… Read more »
March 19, 2023
Malawi: Children At Risk of Cholera in Aftermath of Cyclone Freddy
Millions of children are at risk in the face of a potential increase in cholera cases in Malawi and Mozambique in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Freddy, which has ravaged both… Read more »
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