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| Health
and nutrition |
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address preventable diseases and inadequate nutrition, UNICEF
works with the Department of Health on: |
- Expanded
Programme on Immunization and measles elimination campaigns
– UNICEF provides vaccines, cold chain equipment,
and syringes; helps train health workers; supports meetings
and orientations to gain the support of community leaders,
private sector, and other sectors.
- Reducing
deficiencies in vitamin A, iron, and iodine – UNICEF
provides vitamin and mineral supplements, helps educate
the public, and assists in promulgating the ASIN Law among
the public, salt manufacturers, and traders
- Educating
families and communities about proper care for children
below six years old – UNICEF helps teach mothers and
other caregivers about proper nutrition, breastfeeding,
care, and psycho-social stimulation for young children
- Enabling
health workers and institutions to respond to complications
in pregnancy and childbirth – UNICEF supports training
for health workers and provides emergency equipment and
supplies
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