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22nd March, 2013
Finding a phone easier than finding a toilet: UN
The UN is launching a global campaign to improve sanitation for the 2.5 billion people who don't have it.
The UN is launching a global campaign to improve sanitation for the 2.5 billion people who don't have it.
8th March, 2013
Unicef clarifies report
The UN Children’s Fund has said that after the tragic killings of frontline health workers, it had rather enhanced social mobilisation and communication activities to eradicate polio.
The UN Children’s Fund has said that after the tragic killings of frontline health workers, it had rather enhanced social mobilisation and communication activities to eradicate polio.
3rd March, 2013
No role left for Unicef in social mobilisation in anti-polio campaign
“There is no role for about 204 COMNet staff recruited in KP and 144 in FATA after the security guidelines," an official said.
“There is no role for about 204 COMNet staff recruited in KP and 144 in FATA after the security guidelines," an official said.
6th February, 2013
Shakira and soccer star Piqué’s newborn photo
A photo of Shakira's "two angel" was recently released on UNICEF.
A photo of Shakira's "two angel" was recently released on UNICEF.
1st February, 2013
420,000 people in Homs desperate for aid: UN
UNICEF staff determined that in addition to those most in need of aid, another 280,000 people were severely affected by the Syria conflict.
UNICEF staff determined that in addition to those most in need of aid, another 280,000 people were severely affected by the Syria conflict.
25th January, 2013
Egypt to vaccinate after polio found in sewer
The discovery underlined concerns over the possibility of a spread of polio from Pakistan, one of only three countries in the world where it has not been eradicated.
The discovery underlined concerns over the possibility of a spread of polio from Pakistan, one of only three countries in the world where it has not been eradicated.
22nd January, 2013
Steps to stop polio virus exportation urged
KARACHI, Jan 21: The Prime Minister's Polio Monitoring and Coordination Cell, World Health Organisation, Unicef and partners in Pakistan's Polio Eradication Initiative have called for urgent pre-emptive measures
KARACHI, Jan 21: The Prime Minister's Polio Monitoring and Coordination Cell, World Health Organisation, Unicef and partners in Pakistan's Polio Eradication Initiative have called for urgent pre-emptive measures
21st January, 2013
Polio virus found in Egypt linked to Pakistan: officials
Two sewage samples from Cairo were analysed and found to resemble a recently discovered strain in the city of Sukkur, said a joint statement by WHO and Unicef officials.
Two sewage samples from Cairo were analysed and found to resemble a recently discovered strain in the city of Sukkur, said a joint statement by WHO and Unicef officials.
11th January, 2013
Nearly 2.9m children given measles vaccination under crash program
The Sindh health minister said Unicef, WHO and the federal government have been contacted for timely and necessary availability of anti-measles vaccines.
The Sindh health minister said Unicef, WHO and the federal government have been contacted for timely and necessary availability of anti-measles vaccines.
27th December, 2012
Over 24,000 children die of Pneumonia in Pakistan annually: Unicef
A report presented by Unicef officials revealed that over 24,000 children die of Pneumonia in the country every year.
A report presented by Unicef officials revealed that over 24,000 children die of Pneumonia in the country every year.
8th December, 2012
Child poverty worsening in Canada: UN
One in seven Canadian children lives in poverty, according to UNICEF statistics.
One in seven Canadian children lives in poverty, according to UNICEF statistics.
31st July, 2012
More heavy rain hits N Korea, flooding buildings
North Korea-based United Nations staff will visit the two hardest-hit counties to see what help the UN team in the country might provide.
North Korea-based United Nations staff will visit the two hardest-hit counties to see what help the UN team in the country might provide.
11th July, 2012
UN criticized for using private security companies
The Global Policy Forum said the UN's increasing use of these companies is “dangerous,” may increase rather than reduce threats and attacks on UN buildings and personnel.
The Global Policy Forum said the UN's increasing use of these companies is “dangerous,” may increase rather than reduce threats and attacks on UN buildings and personnel.
9th July, 2012
Nepal’s ‘kamlari’ girls break the bonds of slavery
Chaudhary weeps as she recalls 18 years spent as a “kamlari” receiving regular beatings and witnessing rape and abuse.
Chaudhary weeps as she recalls 18 years spent as a “kamlari” receiving regular beatings and witnessing rape and abuse.
3rd July, 2012
Shahid Afridi to front Pakistan polio fight
“It is a noble cause and I am happy to be part of smashing polio from Pakistan which has crippled many children,” Afridi said.
“It is a noble cause and I am happy to be part of smashing polio from Pakistan which has crippled many children,” Afridi said.
8th June, 2012
HIV rate down in Myanmar
UNICEF reports that the HIV rate is going down in Myanmar but activists say more needs to be done.
UNICEF reports that the HIV rate is going down in Myanmar but activists say more needs to be done.
16th March, 2012
Polio transmission continues on Pakistan-Afghanistan border
ISLAMABAD: Researchers have made valuable progress in identifying the genetic structure and transmission patterns of polio strains circulating along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, one of the…
ISLAMABAD: Researchers have made valuable progress in identifying the genetic structure and transmission patterns of polio strains circulating along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, one of the…
8th March, 2012
Rescuing mothers and newborns
In rural Madhya Pradesh, an innovative free maternity ambulance service called “Janani Express”, which runs in partnership between the state government and the United Nations…
In rural Madhya Pradesh, an innovative free maternity ambulance service called “Janani Express”, which runs in partnership between the state government and the United Nations…
6th March, 2012
World meets UN target for safe
UNITED NATIONS: The world’s nations achieved a UN goal of cutting in half the proportion of people without access to safe drinking water five years…
UNITED NATIONS: The world’s nations achieved a UN goal of cutting in half the proportion of people without access to safe drinking water five years…
8th February, 2012
The heroes of India’s quest to wipe out polio
Most of the youngsters, whose parents are often rag-pickers or hawkers, live in the nearby tarpaulin-covered homes.
Most of the youngsters, whose parents are often rag-pickers or hawkers, live in the nearby tarpaulin-covered homes.
