UNICEF in Eastern and Southern Africa Learn about our work to support children and their families during Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Regional resources News from across the region Press release 22 September 2020 Time to re-open schools in Eastern & Southern Africa Visit the page Article Youth volunteers mobilize against COVID-19 in Ethiopia Every day youth volunteers in Addis Ababa walk around the crowded Saris market and the nearby taxi stations talking to people about COVID-19. Read the story Article Uncertain times Potential disruptions of routine health services increasing pregnant women and mothers’ anxiety in South Africa. Read the story Article COVID-19 myths lead to default in essential health services The biggest toll the COVID-19 pandemic seems to be taking among rural masses in Malawi is the shunning of health services. Read the story Video Child protection and COVID-19 animation During COVID-19, children are at higher risk of abuse and neglect. UNICEF and partners are assisting governments with child protection services. Watch now Article In Zimbabwe, radio lessons provide much needed continuity “Radio lessons bring me closer to my friends because I know they are also listening in.” Read the story Article Cleaners, the unsung heroes at the COVID-19 frontline “I am at a very high risk of being infected because I am very close to the patients and I touch everywhere.” Read the story Press release South Sudan eradicates wild poliovirus This is a major accomplishment for South Sudan and the result of years of hard work of many actors under the leadership of the Ministry of Health. Visit the page Load more items View more stories Go to press centre Recent reports Document Knowledge for Children in Africa 2019 Publications catalogue Get the document Report The Climate Crisis Climate change impacts, trends and vulnerabilities: Children in sub-Saharan Africa See the full report Report New Evidence and Programming Implications for Adolescent Pathways in HIV Care in Sub-Saharan Africa See the full report Report UNICEF’s HIV Programming in the Context of COVID-19 Compendium of innovative approaches in ESAR See the full report More research and reports Our presence in the region Page About us UNICEF works to protect the rights of every child across the region Visit the page Page Our mandate Learn about UNICEF's mandate to uphold the rights of all children Visit the page Page Where we work Explore our presence across the region where we are on the ground for the good of children. Visit the page Page Press centre Find the latest news on issues affecting children across Eastern and Southern Africa Visit the page Take action Children need champions. Get involved, speak out, volunteer, or become a donor and give every child a fair chance to succeed. Support UNICEF
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