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Infographic: Breastfeeding benefits and challenges

On World Breastfeeding Week, we take a look at why breast milk is important and where breastfeeding is most prevalent.

Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2023

Developing a sustainable pool of master trainers for child protection in Kerala

Developing a sustainable pool of master trainers for child protection in Kerala

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023

Polio scare hits Malawi with 17 possible cases, just as huge vaccine drive ends

Cyclone Freddy cited as contributing factor in feared new outbreak that follows inoculation of 8 million children

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023

Celebrities back Unicef UK appeal for urgent government child support

Children’s charities call for a ‘baby and toddler guarantee’ to help parents struggling with cost of living during summer holidays

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2023

Andy Murray among signatories of Unicef letter to Rishi Sunak on child health

Unicef said universal services that many new parents desperately need are not there for everyone.

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023

The taming of Malaria

According to an oft-repeated factoid, half of all the human beings who have ever existed on Earth have been killed by malaria – equivalent to around 54.5 billion people.

The Week · Jul 10, 2023

Nearly a third of Nigerians don't have access to a basic supply of water. This is partly because of loopholes in a law

Water, sanitation and hygiene facilities are essential for health and welfare. Providing them is one of the core duties of the state.

The Conversation · Jul 10, 2023

'Fear of vaccines threatens all of us - and Covid has made it worse'

Simon Nicholas Williams, of Swansea University, argues that tackling vaccine hesitancy is a matter of global importance. This article originally appeared in The Conversation

Wales Online · Jul 7, 2023

Ben Dickinson puts his best foot forward again as he embarks on his Treble Trek

Food, health and education are the three goals for Ben as he embarks on his Treble challenge

Belfast Live · Jul 7, 2023

UN to roll out 18 million malaria vaccines across 12 African countries by 2025

The World Health Organization, Unicef and the Vaccine Alliance have announced 18 million doses of the first malaria vaccine will be delivered to 12 African countries by 2025.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 6, 2023