21 stories tagged #UNICEF

  1. Ebola Cases Surge Past 1,000: Urgent Call for Humanitarian Aid in DR Congo
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    Ebola Cases Surge Past 1,000: Urgent Call for Humanitarian Aid in DR Congo

    UNICEF highlights children's vulnerability as Ebola cases exceed 1,000 in DR Congo. Urgent resources needed for affected communities.

    yesterday 1 min read
  2. DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Spreads as Agencies Brace for Child Victims
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    DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Spreads as Agencies Brace for Child Victims

    WHO and UNICEF warn of rising household transmission in DR Congo's Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak, with malnourished children facing severe risks amid expanding health zones.

    last wk. 1 min read
  3. Deadly 7.8 Quake Rocks Philippines on First Day of School
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    Deadly 7.8 Quake Rocks Philippines on First Day of School

    A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Mindanao, killing 19 and affecting over 3.2 million students on the first day of the school year.

    2w ago 1 min read
  4. Hormuz Crisis Deepens Global Humanitarian Crisis
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    Hormuz Crisis Deepens Global Humanitarian Crisis

    Escalating costs and supply chain disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz are worsening hunger and aid shortages across vulnerable nations, warns the UN.

    2w ago 2 min read
  5. Gaza Children Trapped 'in an Endless Cycle of Suffering', UNICEF Says
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    Gaza Children Trapped 'in an Endless Cycle of Suffering', UNICEF Says

    UNICEF reports that Gaza children suffer from rat bites, skin diseases, and malnutrition amid destroyed infrastructure and blocked humanitarian access.

    3w ago 2 min read
  6. Greece Becomes WHO Model in Fight Against Childhood Obesity with UNICEF
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    Greece Becomes WHO Model in Fight Against Childhood Obesity with UNICEF

    Greece's National Action against Childhood Obesity yields measurable results, earning WHO recognition as a model country for Southern Europe.

    3w ago 1 min read
  7. Measles Outbreak Kills Over 500 Children in Bangladesh Amid Vaccine Delays
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    Measles Outbreak Kills Over 500 Children in Bangladesh Amid Vaccine Delays

    A deadly measles outbreak in Bangladesh has claimed over 500 children's lives since March, fueled by vaccine procurement delays and gaps from the pandemic.

    last mo. 2 min read
  8. Measles Outbreak in Bangladesh Kills Over 500 Children
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    Measles Outbreak in Bangladesh Kills Over 500 Children

    A deadly measles outbreak in Bangladesh has killed more than 500 children, overwhelming hospitals and prompting a mass vaccination campaign.

    last mo. 1 min read