What we do in Eastern and Southern Africa

UNICEF works with governments and partners towards realizing children's rights and achieving the MDGs. The focus is on reaching all children, particularly the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. UNICEF supports programmes in these areas:

Promote emergency obstetric and newborn care to save lives

Eradicate major childhood diseases such as polio and measles

Support mothers with exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months

A global framework for coordinated action against malaria

Maximize health benefits for the survival and growth of every child

A ‘one stop shop’ to deliver cost-effective healthcare to every child in every community

Concentrate resources on the most critical problems and the most excluded children

Towards virtual elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV

Create a protective environment for every boy and girl

Influence public policy to enhance children's survival and development

Provide life-saving assistance to children affected by disasters, and protect their rights in any circumstances

Towards a sustainable and just society through empowerment of women and girls and pursuit of gender equality

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