COVID-19 in Eastern and Southern Africa The latest news and resources from the region, as well as tips to protect you and your family. Regional portal Latest news from across the region Statement 16 June 2021 Message from UNICEF ESA Regional Director Mohamed M. Malick Fall on Day of the African Child Read now News note Geneva Palais briefing on situation in Ethiopia, Mozambique Summary of remarks by UNICEF spokesperson, James Elder, at today's press briefing at the Palais des des Nations in Geneva Read now Article Communities engage with health mural messaging in Zimbabwe Public art has long been recognized as a community asset and murals in three of Zimbabwe’s provinces are igniting conversations Read the story Article In dire straits What climate change means for already vulnerable communities in Burundi Read the story Article Oxygen, once in short supply, flows again in Madagascar A vital tool in treating COVID-19 Read the story Press release Positive parenting amid COVID-19 Government of Rwanda, UNICEF and other partners launch parenting month campaign Visit the page Article “I want to go home” More than 680 children and women were abducted in South Sudan in 2020 Read the story Press release Japan supports distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in Malawi Improving cold chain capabilities through enhanced infrastructure, equipment, transportation and training Visit the page Load more items View more stories Go to press centre Recent reports Explainer Promising practices to end child marriage, FGM Celebrating the Day of the African Child 2021 Read now Report HIV Treatment, Care, Support for Adolescents Living with HIV A review of interventions for scale See the full report Report UNICEF’S Response to COVID-19 in Eastern and Southern Africa Lessons from a regional real-time assessment See the full report Report Child Poverty in Botswana (2021) Updating the national multiple overlapping deprivation analysis 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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