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Prioritising needs of children necessary and urgent: UNICEF on Mpox outbreak

Prioritising needs of children necessary and urgent: UNICEF on Mpox outbreak

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has sounded an alert on Mpox, saying that in the fight against the outbreak, prioritising the needs of children is not only necessary but urgent

01 September,2024 10:19 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
UNICEF, Bengal govt join hands to promote fathers’ role in breastfeeding

UNICEF, Bengal govt join hands to promote fathers’ role in breastfeeding

According to the chief of UNICEF in West Bengal, Dr Md Monjur Hossain, there is an interesting example of how fathers' involvement can be promoted in newborn care

08 August,2024 02:41 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Child vaccinations stalled after COVID pandemic, WHO and UNICEF call for action

Child vaccinations stalled after COVID pandemic, WHO and UNICEF call for action

WHO and UNICEF have called for a catch-up in child immunisation, warning global vaccinations of children stalled last year

16 July,2024 12:28 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
14.5 million missed on vital DTP vaccine globally in 2023: UN sounds alarm

14.5 million missed on vital DTP vaccine globally in 2023: UN sounds alarm

Global childhood immunisation levels stalled in 2023, with a whopping 14.5 million kids missing out on the essential three doses of the vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTP) vaccine

15 July,2024 11:44 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Nearly 6,500 adolescent girls die in childbirth in South Asia every year: UN

Nearly 6,500 adolescent girls die in childbirth in South Asia every year: UN

The experts noted that most of these girls were child brides who have limited power over their reproductive health or lives

13 July,2024 03:35 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
RSF forces block aid to Sudan

RSF forces block aid to Sudan

The RSF was accused of obstructing humanitarian convoys along the Al-Dabba-Mellit-El Fasher route by deploying forces near the city of Mellit to confiscate supplies

31 March,2024 07:33 AM IST | Sudan | Agencies
Year of laurels and loss

Year of laurels and loss

Ayushmann, who scored Rs 100-crore hit in Dream Girl 2 and won Time Impact award, on navigating professional success and personal loss in 2023

14 December,2023 06:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham visits India for the first time

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham visits India for the first time

As part of the visit, David Beckham joined legendary cricketer and UNICEF Regional Ambassador for South Asia, Sachin Tendulkar, and children at the ICC Cricket Word Cup semi-final in Mumbai

15 November,2023 06:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Laudable when icons leverage their fame for a cause

Laudable when icons leverage their fame for a cause

Use the big stage and big occasion to break stereotypes, send positive messages and change mindsets.

06 November,2023 07:31 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
Mumbai varsity's journalism dept, UNICEF release mental health guide for pupils

Mumbai varsity's journalism dept, UNICEF release mental health guide for pupils

University of Mumbai's communication and journalism department and UNICEF released a mental health guide for mass media students on World Mental Health Day

10 October,2023 09:44 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI

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