Nutrition experts say the progression from hunger to severe malnutrition can be rapid, especially in children.
Tag: United Nations Children’s Fund
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Unvaccinated and Vulnerable: Children Drive Surge in Deadly Outbreaks
About 60 million “zero-dose children” have not received any vaccines and have aged out of routine immunization programs. Protecting them will require a costly vaccination blitz.
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UNICEF Chief: Gaza Soon Faces a “Public Health Catastrophe”
Food scarcity and malnutrition could plunge Gaza into a crisis outlasting the war.
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How to Help Earthquake Victims in Turkey and Syria
Here’s how to contribute to organizations that are aiding the rescue and recovery efforts in Turkey and Syria.
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Global Push to Treat H.I.V. Leaves Children Behind
Sub-Saharan Africa has made steady progress in delivering lifesaving medication to adults, but young patients are harder to reach and 100,000 are dying of AIDS each year