Tag: UNICEF
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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,…
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Expanding Meningitis Vaccination to Guard Against Multiple Strains
Why Expanding Meningitis Vaccination Matters As World Meningitis Day highlighted the diverse forms of meningitis, experts warned that vaccines targeting a single strain may not be enough to protect individuals from the full spectrum of this serious infection. Pediatric neurologist Jo Janette de la Calzada emphasized that even vaccinated individuals, particularly children, can still be…
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The Silent Burden: How Guilt Shapes Mothers Across Crisis and Care
The Burden Parents Carry in Times of Global Crisis Behind every statistic about conflict, displacement, and loss lies a truth rarely spoken aloud: the lifelong guilt carried by mothers. A recent UNICEF report reveals shocking numbers from the Middle East and North Africa: more than 12 million children displaced in under two years, over 40,000…
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Israeli Attack in Lebanon Leaves Innocent Children Dead
Overview of the Israeli Attack On a tragic evening in Lebanon, an Israeli military strike has resulted in the deaths of innocent children, raising serious concerns and outrage. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed via Telegram that the attack was aimed at a “Hezbollah terrorist” who was in close proximity to civilians, which they claim…