Tag: UNICEF

UN says lack of handwashing facilities increases the risk of coronavirus contagions.

The death toll from the explosions has reached 154 .

The official explained that although a few samples tested had contained the virus, “when they followed up to see whether ...

Nearly half of the children live in South Asia.

International health agencies have expressed concerned about the growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

69 per cent of the 118 confirmed cases in the state are men, while 31 are women

The global agency said the new version is a fundraising initiative with the blessing of the musician’s family.

"120 million girls are estimated to have suffered some form of forced sexual contact before the age of 20 years."

ILO and UNICEF say child labour decreased by 94 million since 2000, but the gain is now at risk due ...

The agencies said it is unlikely that COVID-19 would be transmitted through breastfeeding.

An official said that the appointment made the celebrated artist UNICEF Nigeria’s first national ambassador in the last 15 years.

The officials also speak about the various successes Nigeria has achieved in the health sector in the past few years.

The report, titled ‘Lost at Home’, looks at the risks and challenges internally displaced children face, and the urgent actions ...

Mr Musa died while awaiting a coronavirus test result because he had shown symptoms of the disease.

While new cases of COVID-19 infections continues to surge in Nigeria, the country went two weeks without reporting a death ...

For parents who perform essential on-site duties, employers can protect them by maintaining clean and hygienic workplaces.

To eliminate all traces of the virus on your hands, a quick scrub and a rinse won’t cut it.

The House of Reps called for a ban on public gatherings especially at churches, mosques and other places of worship ...

"If we are truly desirous of getting this out-of-school children debacle right, the renovation of the National Assembly, purchase of ...

Thursday's plenary was devoted by the green chamber to hatch a way forward on the menace of out-of-school children.

The report shows that one in every 20 adolescent girls aged 15–19 years has experienced forced sex.

UNICEF said some of the children were reported to have been missing for up to four and five years, with ...

Nigeria ranks 174 out of 180 countries, just below Afghanistan, Sierra Leone and South Sudan based on a "child flourishing ...

The Nigerian government would announce the world’s first-ever pneumonia control strategy at a conference in Barcelona

Nigeria has recorded 29 deaths and 195 cases of Lassa Fever since January 1.