Tag: UNICEF
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Jigawa Children’s Parliament Urges Stronger School Services and Welfare
Jigawa Children’s Parliament Demands Stronger School Services In Jigawa State, a rising chorus of voices from the younger generation is calling for more decisive government action to improve education and welfare services. Members of the Jigawa Children’s Parliament—comprising student representatives from across districts—have urged policymakers to prioritize schools, health, and social support systems that enable…
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Jigawa Children’s Parliament Calls For Better School Services
Rising Voices from Jigawa’s Young Delegates In Jigawa State, a coalition of pupil representatives and young citizens is stepping into a space traditionally dominated by policymakers. The Jigawa Children’s Parliament has issued a clear appeal: governments at all levels must strengthen education and welfare services to ensure every child has access to safe schools, nutritious…
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Jigawa Children’s Parliament Urges Stronger School Services Across the State
Jigawa Children’s Parliament Pushes for Stronger School Services In Jigawa State, a notable chorus from the youngest voices is rising: elementary and secondary education must be strengthened, and welfare services must reach every child. The Jigawa Children’s Parliament, a platform where students petition authorities and advocate for improvements, is calling on state and national leaders…
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Indonesia Declares End to Poliovirus Type 2 Outbreak After Mass Vaccination Drive
Indonesia Declares End to Poliovirus Type 2 Outbreak Jakarta, 21 November 2025 – Indonesia has officially announced the end of its outbreak of poliovirus type 2, marking a major public health milestone after years of fluctuating immunization coverage. The declaration comes on the back of an intensive vaccination campaign that reached virtually every corner of…
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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…