UNICEF is the lead agency for children
UNICEF is the lead agency on the ground for water, sanitation and hygiene; education; and child protection. Here's an overview of what's going on in these areas as well as others. Health and Nutrition In addition, the floods could be a source of mosquito breeding, leading to malaria and dengue fever outbreaks which are endemic in this country. Together with other serious threats of infectious disease outbreaks caused by unsafe water and poor hygiene, the mortality and morbidity of children and other vulnerable populations are dramatically increased. UNICEF is providing oral rehydration solutions, essential drugs for infectious diseases and mosquito nets but the quantities in hand are far short of the needs. Donations to UNICEF’s appeal will be used for the procurement of additional supplies. Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Ensuring safe water supply, building latrines for displaced persons in camps, basic water family kits, water purification tablets, water guard solution (sodium hypochloride) and bleaching powder are among UNICEF’s top priorities. Education UNICEF urgently needs funds for school repair/construction, temporary learning spaces and support to preschools. UNICEF will be supporting 2,000 schools benefiting approximately 300,000 children. Child Protection UNICEF plans to support the identification, of separated children, family tracing, verification and reunification of children with families, establishment of safe environments for children and women, including child-friendly spaces, sensitisation of communities on risks of exploitation and abuse as well as integrate psychosocial support in protection responses. Relief items
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