Tag: child health
Double burden of malnutrition emerges in Indian children by age 5, longitudinal study finds
Longitudinal study of Indian children reveals double burden of malnutrition becomes pronounced after age 5 and peaks by age 9.…
Measles Outbreak Kills Hundreds of Children in Bangladesh as Cases Surge Past 60,000
Bangladesh reports over 60,000 suspected measles cases in two months, with hundreds of child deaths highlighting critical vaccination gaps. The…
Therapeutic Food Saves 7 Million Children in 30 Years, Yet 45 Million Still Lack Access
UNICEF analysis reveals therapeutic food has saved 7 million children over 30 years, but 45 million still need treatment. Only…
UNICEF Names 17-Year-Old Barcelona Star Lamine Yamal as Goodwill Ambassador
UNICEF appoints 17-year-old Barcelona footballer Lamine Yamal as Goodwill Ambassador, making him one of the youngest sports figures to advocate…
WHO: Unsafe Food Causes 866 Million Illnesses Annually, Children Face Triple Risk
New WHO data reveals children under 5 face triple the risk of foodborne illness compared to older populations. Unsafe food…
UNICEF Ambassador Millie Bobby Brown Highlights Global Child Health Challenges in New Parenting Campaign
UNICEF Ambassador Millie Bobby Brown launches child health campaign highlighting that 1 billion children lack essential health services. The initiative…
Rising Transport Costs Reduce UNICEF’s Capacity to Deliver Child Healthcare Supplies
Rising global transport costs are forcing UNICEF to reduce procurement of essential medical supplies for children. The crisis affects vaccines,…
Gaza’s Child Health Crisis: 1,500 Children Suffering Severe Skin Diseases Amid Humanitarian Collapse
At least 1,500 children in Gaza suffer from severe skin diseases as deteriorating living conditions create preventable health crises. UNICEF…