Ebola Surge Leaves 330 Children Dead in DRC
UNICEF warned that children are bearing a disproportionate share of the fatalities, while the outbreak continues to cripple essential health services….reports Asian Lite News
Nigeria’s future hinges on investment in children, says UNICEF Chief
Concluding her visit to Nigeria, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell said the country’s young population could become a powerful driver of growth if backed
‘Climate chaos disrupts education for 242 mn children in 2024’
In low-income nations across Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, the devastation was particularly harsh. Floodwaters swept through villages, carrying away homes and schools in their
Global Help Needed for Africa’s Kids
UNICEF Regional Director Etleva Kadilli said that eastern and southern Africa is home to millions of children facing extraordinary challenges…reports Asian Lite News The
Unicef appeals for funding to respond to cholera outbreak
The 11 countries are experiencing an extremely worrying cholera outbreak with 67,822 cases and 1,788 estimated deaths…reports Asian Lite News The Unicef has appealed
UNICEF regional director lauds India’s G20 initiatives
Sharing the outcome of the two-day conference, RIS Director General, Sachin Chaturvedi said, “There is a need for a shift in the approach to
Unicef offers support to Afghan teachers
The Unicef’s plan is for a period of two months but it is expected to expand, according to Ministry spokesman Aziz Ahmad Riyan….reports Asian
US’s Catherine Russell to head UNICEF
Russell succeeds Henrietta Fore of the US, who resigned in July 2021 to attend to a family health issue but offered to stay on
