Tag: UNICEF
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UNICEF congratulates Govt of India over 100 cr vaccination
UNICEF continues to actively support the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare through national communication campaigns to promote behaviours to prevent COVID-19 and speed up India’s vaccine drive.
October 22, 2021 -
It’s time to break the stigma associated with menstruation: UNICEF
Open discourse on menstruation, menstrual taboos and myths can be the first steps towards breaking the taboos and overcoming the fear and shame associated with menstruation, the Odisha chapter of UNICEF stated on Tuesday.
October 20, 2021 -
14 per cent children worldwide suffer from mental health issues: UNICEF
Around 14 percent of 15 to 24-year-olds in India often have a mental health problem or are under stress leading to depression, the report stated.
October 6, 2021 -
First day at school delayed for 140 mn children globally: UNICEF
For an estimated eight million of these students, the wait for their first day of in-person learning has been over a year and counting, as they live in places where schools have been closed throughout the pandemic.
August 27, 2021 -
Provide India with 160 million syringes for COVID vaccinations: UNICEF
To maintain quality, only WHO Pre-Qualified manufacturers will be asked to participate in the tender. The syringes are expected to be delivered between September 2021 and January 2022.
August 26, 2021 -
Children in India, Pak, B’desh at ‘extremely high risk’: Unicef
Pakistan, Bangladesh Afghanistan, and India are among four South Asian countries where children are at extremely high risk of the impacts of the climate crisis, with a ranking of 14, 15, 15, and 26, respectively among the top 65 countries impacted globally.
August 21, 2021 -
1 B kids live in extremely high-risk countries of climate impact
UNICEF report says that children living in the Central African Republic, Chad, Nigeria, Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau are the most at risk, threatening their health, education, and protection, and exposing them to deadly diseases
August 21, 2021 -
Shocked by grave violations against children in Afghanistan: UNICEF
A UNICEF statement said in the last 72 hours, 20 children have been killed and 130 children have been injured in Kandahar province, 2 children were killed and 3 were injured in Khost province, and in Paktia province, 5 children were killed and 3 were injured.
August 9, 2021 -
TRIFED, UNICEF to leverage 45,000 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras to promote COVID vaccines among 50 lakh tribals
The Minister said that to ensure that the third wave does not impact the tribal areas it has become very important for us to vaccinate the tribal people.
July 15, 2021 -
‘Poor kids’ education worst hit’
In an interview with ABHIJEET ANAND, Mishra shares his thoughts on various crucial social issues.
July 3, 2021 -
Redesign learning to fit new needs
EdTech and digitisation could greatly supplement the learning process.
July 1, 2021 -
Starving Ethiopia
However, it can’t cover its tracks with such unsubstantiated claims.
June 18, 2021 -
Road from Cornwall
The supply and use of Covid vaccines will of course hinge on the follow-through. In what appears to be a bow in the direction of female education, the G7 said it would try and get 40 million more girls into school around the world.
June 16, 2021 -
Vaccination drive: UP to opt for cluster approach
To scale up vaccination drive against the pandemic virus in July, public mobilization and vaccine facilitation activity will be intensified in small geographical areas which may be as small as 10-12 villages.
June 15, 2021 -
COVID-19 crisis can impact child nutrition in India: UNICEF
The UN official noted that India is in the grip of a ferocious second wave of Covid-19.
May 8, 2021 -
Deadly new surge in South Asia threatens to reverse global gains against COVID-19 pandemic and have disproportionate impact on children
Urgent action and steadfast leadership are indispensable to stopping the catastrophe. Governments must do everything within their power to stop the devastation, and partners that are able to send assistance must do so immediately.
May 6, 2021 -
Vice President calls for highest health priority to be accorded to women, lauds efforts to Caesarean sections in Telangana hospitals
“We will not be able to create a healthy society if the health needs of women get neglected,” Vice President said.
April 30, 2021