Tag: UNICEF
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Zambia Launches Malaria Vaccine to Protect Over Half a Million Children
Zambia Rolls Out Malaria Vaccine to Protect Thousands of Young Lives The Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Ministry of Health, formally launched the malaria vaccine R21/Matrix-M as part of the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI). This landmark effort aims to shield more than 500,000 children aged 6 to 8 months in the…
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Ghana prioritises teacher training to strengthen foundational learning
Ghana doubles down on foundational learning through teacher training Ghana is prioritising the training of more teachers in foundational learning as part of a broader strategy to improve literacy, numeracy, and children’s socio-emotional skills. Speaking at the launch of the 2025 Foundational Learning Action Tracker (FLAT) in Accra, Deputy Minister of Education Dr. Clement Apaak…
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Foundational Learning in Ghana: Teacher Training Push
Ghana Accelerates Foundational Learning Through Teacher Training Ghana is intensifying its focus on foundational learning by expanding teacher training, a move officials say is central to improving student outcomes. Deputy Minister of Education Dr. Clement Apaak announced the strategic shift during the launch of the 2025 Foundational Learning Action Tracker (FLAT) in Accra, underscoring the…
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Ghana prioritizes teacher training to boost foundational learning
Ghana doubles down on foundational learning through teacher training Ghana is intensifying its focus on foundational learning, with the government signalling a commitment to train more teachers in early-grade instruction. Deputy Minister of Education Dr. Clement Apaak stressed that getting the foundation right is critical to improved learning outcomes, a stance reinforced at the launch…
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Rebooting Digital Health for Children in South Asia: A Systemic Shift for Safer, Smarter Care
Introduction: A Digital Reboot for Child Health in South Asia Digital transformation has reshaped how communities interact with health information and services. In South Asia, where millions of children rely on primary health care, a systemic reboot is overdue. The vision is clear: interoperable digital data, ethical AI, and scalable health technologies that improve access,…
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UK Pledges 27M Aid for Gaza Ahead of Reconstruction Summit
Britain announces 27 million aid package for Gaza The United Kingdom pledged 20 million pounds ($27 million) in a new aid package aimed at delivering essential water, sanitation, and hygiene services to civilians in Gaza. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the commitment on Sunday as he arrived in Egypt for a world leaders’ summit focused…
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UK pledges aid to Gaza: water, sanitation and relief funding
Britain announces 20 million pound aid package for Gaza relief Britain on Sunday pledged a 20 million pound (about $27 million) aid package to support water, sanitation and hygiene services in Gaza. The commitment, announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer upon arriving in Egypt for a world leaders’ summit, underscores ongoing international efforts to stabilize…
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Trump Ends Gaza War? Assessing the Promise, Limits, and Path to Real Peace
Trump’s Role in the Gaza Ceasefire: Credit and Contention The prospect that Donald Trump has stopped the war in Gaza is a narrative that has quickly captured headlines. While it is true that a ceasefire and a hostage-release framework could mark a turning point, calling this the end of the Gaza conflict risks oversimplification. Trump’s…
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Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Live Updates: Palestinians Return Amid Humanitarian Aid as Truce Takes Effect
Ceasefire Takes Effect and Civilians Return The long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began to take effect, sparking a cautious return of displaced Palestinians to their neighborhoods in Gaza and a surge of aid into the enclave. As Israeli troops began withdrawing from parts of Gaza, residents who had fled their homes in recent weeks…
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Understanding BMS Marketing in China Through Diaries of Pregnant Women and New Mothers
Introduction Breast-milk substitutes (BMS) marketing remains pervasive worldwide, but its public-health impact is most acute where breastfeeding rates are low and online advertising thrives. In China, the largest global BMS market, a UNICEF/WHO field study used a diary method to trace how pregnant women and new mothers encounter BMS online. The findings illuminate the channels,…