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National Conference on Neonatology in Albania to improve newborn health

Did you know that the first 28 days of a child’s life, or the neonatal period, are the most important days in the child’s life? About 140 doctors and nurses from the National Neonatology Service took part in the first National Conference on Neonatology to provide proper care to neonates. The Deputy Minister of Health and Social Protection, Dr.…

08 September 2023

More than 90 babies die every week in Europe and Central Asia from causes associated with air pollution

GENEVA, 5 September 2023 – More than 5,800 children and teenagers in Europe and Central Asia died in 2019 from causes related to air pollution. The vast majority – 85 per cent – died before their first birthday, the equivalent of 90 babies a week, according to a new data analysis featured in a policy brief published today by UNICEF. “When it comes…

Why family-friendly policies are critical to increasing breastfeeding rates worldwide - UNICEF

The BF week is celebrated every year during August 1-7, and aims to raise awareness for protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding (BF). The health, social and economic benefits of breastfeeding – for mother and child – are well-established and accepted, yet, nearly 63 per cent of the Albania’s infants are...

Immunization is one of the most cost-effective ways to protect children’s lives and their future.

Tirana 27 April, 2018 - World Immunization Week is held each year at the end of April to promote the use of life-saving vaccines for all– particularly those children who are consistently excluded. The events organized during World Immunization Week are initiated by the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, Ins...

A friendly health system is a human right

Tirana, 5 March,2018 - The importance of health systems strengthening (HSS) to deliver quality and equitable services to young children brought together in a three-day (5-7March, 2018) sub-regional workshop government officials, health professionals, UNICEF staff, from Albania, Bosnia and Hercegovina, FYR of Maced...

Immunization is one of the most successful and cost-effective public health investments we can make for future generations

Tirana 25 April, 2016 - World Immunization Week is held each year at the end of April to promote the use of life-saving vaccines for all children – particularly those who are consistently excluded. This event is celebrated by UNICEF, immunization partners, governments and civil society organizations around the world. For this year’s edition of the…