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A Bangladeshi child

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Helping children to survive and thrive

Newborn, Bangladesh

30 November 2023

When every breath is no longer a luxury

Sharmin thought that she would lose her three-year-old daughter, Fatima, to pneumonia. Thankfully, UNICEF-supported oxygen care saved Fatima’s life.

Twelve-year-old Shourov, Bangladesh.

31 October 2023

Ramping up dengue response by expanding access to tests

Navigating through the challenges of the dengue outbreak in Bangladesh

Government launches nationwide human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign

02 October 2023

Government launches nationwide human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign

Supported by UNICEF, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and WHO, the campaign will protect girls and women against cervical cancer

Sheuli and her team of community volunteers operate in the communities living around the Dhalpur Aalo Clinic

17 September 2023

Community leaders protect at-risk families against dengue

Sheuli Khatun’s arsenal of awareness and messaging stems the spread of the disease in Dhaka

Razia is a young midwife who is the lifeline of the Upazila Health Complex in Zamurki, Mirzapur.

14 September 2023

Midwife Razia's journey to combat lead poisoning in Mirzapur

A trained midwife helps empower rural communities in Bangladesh with UNICEF's support

Sheldon Yett, UNICEF Representative to Bangladesh

14 September 2023

Uniting efforts for dengue response

The Government of Bangladesh and UNICEF organized a dialogue to step-up efforts, contain the spread, and unite for a collaborative approach

Honourable Minister Zahid Maleque commits to increase investment in strengthening the health system and allocate adequate funding for scaling up ongoing initiatives on nutrition

12 September 2023

Government of Bangladesh commits to improving nutritional well-being of mothers and adolescents

UNICEF delivers critical medical supplies and support as dengue outbreak escalates among children in Bangladesh

A mother breastfeed her child. Bangladesh

Breastfeeding when sick

How to safely nourish your child when you feel unwell.