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30 Sep
Between 2024 and 2050, over 40 million additional children will be stunted, and 28 million will be wasted globally, especially in low-income countries owing to the growing burden of malnutrition caused by climate change.
28 Sep
The urgent call to end open defecation in the country resonates louder than ever, as an estimated 48 million citizens continue this practice, risking the health and dignity of countless children and women; and the ramifications are dire.
28 Sep
In its efforts to close the gap of 2.3 million unvaccinated children, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is collaborating with the government to prioritise immunisation in 18 states with the highest concentration of zero-dose.
27 Sep
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, on Friday pledged Nigeria's support for the global campaign against lead poisoning to save the lives of vulnerable citizens. Dr. Alake disclosed this at the exhibition on the lead campaign during the Lead-Free Future event organized by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the United States…
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The United Nations Children’s Funds (UNICEF), says 69.2% of children in Kano State are multi-dimensionally poor. READ ALSO:UNICEF seeks more investments in Nigeria’s pry education Fatima Musa, a Social Policy Specialist with the UNICEF, Kano Field Office, disclosed this in her presentation during a media dialogue on Friday in Zaria. …
27 Sep
The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF has called for more investments in Nigeria’s primary education. READ ALSO:Lagos govt, UNICEF seek media support to boost child immunisation The Education Manager, UNICEF Field Office, Kano, Michael Banda, made the call on Thursday in Zaria during a media dialogue on children’s advocacy priorities for News…
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Lagos State Government and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), yesterday, sought the support of the media to boost the immunisation of children in the country.
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Wednesday, said the current economic times call for strong leadership and tough decisions. The governor, however, said the government must remain sympathetic to the plight of the people, saying that is why the administration is always looking for ways and means to make things easier for the residents…
25 Sep
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), on Wednesday, stated that immunisation is an essential right of every Nigerian child in preventing life-threatening diseases and infections. Celine Lafoucriere, Chief of the UNICEF Field Office for Southwest Nigeria, said this while delivering her opening remarks at a two-day media dialogue on routine immunisation at Patron, Lagos. The…
25 Sep
The United Nations Children Funds (UNICEF), on Wednesday, said immunisation is an essential right of every Nigerian child in preventing life-threatening diseases and infection. Celine Lafoucriere, Chief UNICEF Field Office for Southwest Nigeria said this while delivering her opening remarks at a two-day media dialogue on routine immunisation at Patron Lagos. The media dialogue was…
25 Sep
The Lagos State Government and the United Nations Children's Fund [UNICEF], on Wednesday, sought the support of the media to boost the immunisation of children in the country. The two institutions emphasised that the target could only be met with the support of the media. Celine Lafoucriere, Chief of UNICEF Field Office for Southwest Nigeria,…
25 Sep
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has presented a Fast Cold Chain Equipment to the Kano State Primary Healthcare Management Board. READ ALSO:Mpox alert: UNICEF issues $59m appeal to halt outbreak in Africa Presenting the items on Tuesday, Mr. Rahama Rihood-Mohammed, Chief of UNICEF Kano Field Office, said the gesture would strengthen child health initiatives…
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