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President of Burundi Évariste Ndayishimiye and UNICEF Regional Director put the future of children at the heart of their discussions

Water security, nutrition, early childhood development, community health, birth registration & social sector financing, as well as the country’s leadership in promoting peace and sustainable development in Africa, were at the heart of the meeting

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The United Kingdom strengthens its Support to Burundi to enhance epidemic prevention and preparedness

£1.1 million from the Government of the United Kingdom to support Burundi’s efforts in cholera and Ebola virus disease prevention, preparedness, and response

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Every child has the right to a legal identity

On the occasion of African Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Day, UNICEF welcomes the progress made by Burundi in birth registration and calls for continued investment in a more integrated, decentralized and digitalized civil registration system

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Day of the African Child 2026

On this occasion, UNICEF calls for increased investment in water, sanitation, and hygiene to protect the well-being and future of children in Burundi and across Africa

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The Government of Burundi introduces the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine to Protect Girls and Prevent Cervical Cancer.

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Play: A Fundamental Right to Celebrate Every Day

In Burundi, UNICEF reaffirms the importance of play for all children, even in times of crisis

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JOINT PRESS RELEASE

Burundi introduces malaria vaccine into routine immunization

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Sub-Saharan Africa Faces Unique Challenges in Safeguarding Children's Futures Amid Climate and Demographic Shifts

Urgent Action Needed to Protect Children’s Futures, Warns UNICEF Report

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Hand hygiene: an essential protective measure against infectious diseases

In Burundi, Global Handwashing Day comes at a time marked by the monkeypox epidemic. UNICEF is reminding people of the importance of hand washing to help prevent this disease, which particularly affects children

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One-third of mpox cases in Burundi among school-age children – UNICEF

UNICEF scales up efforts to address mpox as children head back to school across the country

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Birth registration: a prerequisite for lifelong protection

On the occasion of civil status registration day, UNICEF reiterates its unwavering support for the Government of Burundi to ensure that every child has a legal identity.

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Renforcement de la Protection des Enfants au Burundi : des résultats significatifs et des efforts concertés

L'UNICEF et l'OIM, ensemble avec le Gouvernement du Burundi, réitèrent leur engagement à redoubler d’efforts pour protéger les victimes de la traite.

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