Tag: UNICEF
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United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Information haste launched a two-day regional workshop in Kano on Monday, September 1, 2025, to train journalists from Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Sokoto, Zamfara, Jigawa, Kebbi, Nasarawa, Niger, and the FCT on ethical reporting of stories involving children. Held at Tahir Guest Palace, the…
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UNICEF has identified Rubella Measles as a major cause of birth defects, including hearing impairment, cataracts, and blindness, if left untreated. During a training workshop for media, health educators, and workers on the upcoming Measles Rubella vaccination starting in October 2025, UNICEF emphasized the need to intensify awareness, especially among pregnant women. UNICEF Niger State…
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United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF 2025 HIV estimates report has revealed that in 2024, out of approximately 40.8 million people living with HIV globally, 2.42 million were children aged 0-19. Daily, about 712 children became infected, and around 250 died from AIDS-related causes, mainly due to limited access to prevention and treatment. Additionally, roughly 13.8…
