UNICEF condemns violence against children in global conflict zones
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-06-29 22:11:27

UNICEF condemns violence against children in global conflict zones

UNICEF has voiced profound concern over these incidents, emphasising every child's right to peaceful assembly and protection from harm.

UN agency appeals for aid to help Haiti weather hurricane season
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-08 12:09:34

UN agency appeals for aid to help Haiti weather hurricane season

The hurricane season, which traditionally begins in June and runs through November, is forecast to be severe this year.

Somalia receives 1.4 million oral cholera vaccine doses amid outbreak
  • Author: Hassan Mohamed
  • Date: 2024-04-01 19:39:09

Somalia receives 1.4 million oral cholera vaccine doses amid outbreak

The vaccines arrived as the country grappled with an increase in cholera cases, with 4,388 infections and 54 fatalities reported since January.

Bold action needed to address ‘cataclysmic’ situation in Haiti
  • Author: United Nations
  • Date: 2024-03-29 08:34:45

Bold action needed to address ‘cataclysmic’ situation in Haiti

The report calls for tighter national and international controls to stem weapons and ammunition trafficking into Haiti and reiterates the need for the urgent deployment of a multinational security support (MSS) mission to back up the police force.

Southern Madagascar, where girls are sold into marriage before they are born
  • Author: UN News
  • Date: 2024-03-17 23:28:43

Southern Madagascar, where girls are sold into marriage before they are born

Efforts are being made in the south of Madagascar to end a traditional but illegal practice in which girls are promised as a wife to older men, sometimes even before they are born.

Rwanda, Japan sign $92.1 million loan to strengthen education sector
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-03-05 22:03:49

Rwanda, Japan sign $92.1 million loan to strengthen education sector

The agreement seeks to enhance operational efficiency across primary and secondary levels and foster an enriched learning environment within technical colleges.

Health ministry completes distribution of 2,061 vaccine storage units to counties
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-03-05 19:11:47

Health ministry completes distribution of 2,061 vaccine storage units to counties

The total value of the 2,061 cold chain items that are currently being installed is $7.09 million (Sh1.1 billion).

Garissa healthcare system to reap big in extended UNICEF partnership
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-02-08 22:36:07

Garissa healthcare system to reap big in extended UNICEF partnership

The Governor appreciated the organization's effort to support the healthcare sector.

Israel’s war on Gaza continues despite efforts for truce
  • Author: Agency
  • Date: 2024-02-03 07:05:59

Israel’s war on Gaza continues despite efforts for truce

AFP video footage showed people running amid the sound of gunfire in Khan Yunis, as black smoke billowed from an explosion nearby.

Millions of Sudanese children at risk as UNICEF urges urgent support
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-01-27 16:39:35

Millions of Sudanese children at risk as UNICEF urges urgent support

"Close to 3.5 million children have been forced to flee their homes due to the escalating violence," declared the UN organization.

Nearly 20,000 babies born into Gaza war 'hell': UN
  • Author: Agency
  • Date: 2024-01-19 17:18:51

Nearly 20,000 babies born into Gaza war 'hell': UN

Spokeswoman Tess Ingram, back from a recent visit to the Gaza Strip, described mothers bleeding to death and one nurse who had performed emergency caesareans on six dead women.

Wajir launches hygiene campaign to safeguard flood-affected households
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2023-12-21 17:02:59

Wajir launches hygiene campaign to safeguard flood-affected households

Following the El Niño flash floods that impacted 18,750 households in Wajir County, the Department of Health, in partnership with UNICEF and the United Mission for Relief and Development organization, has launched a crucial hygiene promotion program.

Three million children at risk in Sudan's Al Jazirah state amid escalation of violence
  • Author: Paul Aginnah
  • Date: 2023-12-21 14:05:06

Three million children at risk in Sudan's Al Jazirah state amid escalation of violence

Since April 15, when the conflict escalated in Sudan, almost 500,000 individuals have sought refuge in Al Jazirah state.

13 million children in dire need for humanitarian assistance as Sudan conflict rages on 
  • Author: Paul Aginnah
  • Date: 2023-12-13 14:09:27

13 million children in dire need for humanitarian assistance as Sudan conflict rages on 

Unicef currently needs $840 million to provide essential child protection, education, health, nutrition, water, sanitation, hygiene and cash interventions.

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