Message from Iyorlumun J. Uhaa - UNICEF Zambia Representative
Thank you for visiting UNICEF Zambia’s Website. I hope you will find its information useful to your research and interests -- and also inspiring as it illustrates the work that we are doing to support the Government of the Republic of Zambia accelerate progress towards the attainment of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) with equity. This month, the Government of the Republic of Zambia will hold the second Child Health Week for 2011. An estimated 2.3 million children five years of age and younger will receive life-saving immunizations, deworming tablets, as well as Vitamin A supplementation, with support from UNICEF and its partners. As part of Government’s commitment to go to the furthest corners of this vast country to reach every child, this month’s Child Health Week is targeting 30 high risk districts which have previously experienced outbreaks of diseases such as measles. Under the leadership of Government and support from cooperating partners, Child Health Weeks also ensure that health services are brought closer to the home. It is now upon communities throughout Zambia to ensure that all children are taken to the clinics to receive child health services. No child must be left behind. I want to sincerely thank all of the thousands of health workers across the country – many of whom are volunteers – for being a part of Child Health Week. It is their enthusiasm and dedication that are cornerstones of this remarkable grassroots activity. As we get closer to the end of the year, it’s a busy time for all of us at UNICEF Zambia as we make sure every cent we receive from our donors is invested wisely to help produce maximum results for Zambia’s children and women. I look forward to reporting to you next month.
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