Tag: UNICEF

UNICEF on the ground to help Sierra Leone mudslide victims

UNICEF on the ground to help Sierra Leone mudslide victims

Op-Ed: Rwanda’s action to counter agricultural under production & malnutrition – a model for Africa

What could possibly be the reason for Africa’s agricultural under production and ultimately the high cost of malnutrition?

The plight of Africa’s refugees

The plight of Africa’s refugees

Amazon poised to disrupt pharmaceuticals

Amazon’s latest revelations show it wants to swallow a completely different industry – in this case, pharmaceuticals.

How business can contribute to poverty reduction

How business can contribute to poverty reduction

UNICEF responds to Northeast Nigeria crisis

UNICEF responds to Northeast Nigeria crisis

Fighting meningitis through immunisation

Meningitis has claimed about 336 lives in Nigeria’s north-west region. This outbreak has raised questions about where the problem really lies. Is it in the cost, availability, or distribution of…

UNICEF responds to Nigeria’s north-east crisis

Unicef plans to reach 3.9 million people with emergency primary healthcare services in north-east Nigeria this year, as a third of the health facilities in Borno State have been completely…

UNICEF aims to boost engagement with S.A’s private sector

The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund hopes to bolster its participation with the private sector.

Boko Haram child suicide bombings surge

Boko Haram child suicide bombings surge

UNICEF frees 876 children held by Nigeria for possible Boko Haram ties

UNICEF frees 876 children held by Nigeria for possible Boko Haram ties

The 876 children had been held in the barracks in Maiduguri, UNICEF's Manuel Fontaine said after visiting the northeastern city.

Graca Machel Trust, Mara Alliance give Tanzania’s unschooled kids hope

Graca Machel Trust, Mara Alliance give Tanzania’s unschooled kids hope

Children’s day: girl-child education

Children’s day: girl-child education

Zambian president treated for malaria, told to rest

Zambia's newly-elected President, Edgar Lungu is being treated for Malaria.

WHO appoints Moeti as Africa regional director

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has appointed Dr Matshidiso Moeti as its new regional director for Africa.

Ebola spread stabilising in Guinea as toll nears 3,000 -WHO

The spread of Ebola seems to have stabilised in Guinea, one of three West African states worst-hit by the disease.

Sierra Leone capital at standstill as Ebola lockdown begins

Sierra Leone began a three-day lockdown on Friday in an effort to halt the spread of the Ebola virus.

As Ebola grows out of control, WHO pleads for more health workers

The number of new Ebola cases in West Africa is growing faster than authorities can manage them.

Nigeria injects 1.9 bln naira into Ebola battle

Nigeria is battling to allay Ebola fears after a medical practitioner from a Lagos hospital died from the virus recently.

Lagos continues to fight Ebola

The outbreak of Ebola in West Africa has caused a global concern and measures are being taken to stop the spread of the virus.