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COVID-19 in Eastern and Southern Africa

UNICEF is working with governments and partners across the region to protect children and their families from the impact of coronavirus disease.

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UNICEF is ramping up COVID-19 risk communication in Eastern and Southern Africa.

We are working on public service announcements with leaders, educational videos by children, supporting community mobilisers, producing songs with influencers and disseminating mobile phone messages through our partnerships with telecommunication companies. 

Do share. Together, we will reduce the impact of COVID-19.

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COVAX information centre

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What you need to know about a COVID-19 vaccine

Answers to the most common questions about coronavirus vaccine development.

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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

What you need to know about the virus to protect you and your family

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Fact or fiction? How much do you know about COVID-19?

Knowing the facts is key to being properly prepared and protecting yourself and your loved ones.

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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): What parents should know

How to protect yourself and your children.

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Practical Guide for Business

How to Reduce the Impact of COVID-19 in ESAR

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Latest stories and features

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Education risks becoming ‘greatest divider’

23 countries yet to fully reopen schools as COVID-19 pandemic enters third year

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Myth busters

In Kenya, community health volunteers persuade mothers to get vaccinated

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Press release
10 March 2022

Two thirds of households with children have lost income during pandemic

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Protect and nurture our children from cradle to career

As we begin the long recovery from the devastation of COVID-19, children and young people must be front and centre.

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No excuses. Keep schools open. Children can’t wait.

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore

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24 January 2022

UNICEF and UNESCO call for concerted action on learning in the COVID era on the International Day of Education 2022

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Safe learning during the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 preventative measures in schools

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Chiefs, health workers collaborate to bring COVID-19 vaccine

Vaccination drive in Malawi

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Tips and guidance

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Research and reports

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The nutrition response to the COVID-19 pandemic in ESA

Results, reflections and lessons learned

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SBC Works! Mozambique

“É tic-tac, e já está!” – COVID-19 vaccine demand generation among adolescents (12-17 years old)

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Managing Rumours: Guidance to Country Offices

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My plans have been delayed, but I won’t lose hope

Responding to the mental health impact of COVID-19 on adolescents and young people in Eastern and Southern Africa

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Continuity of Essential Maternal, Newborn & Child Health Services during COVID 19

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Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on diets

Evidence from remote surveys

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Education Spending in Africa:

The impacts of COVID-19 and possible recovery pathways

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Reflections & Learning from Child Protection

Gender-Based Violence Preparedness and Response to COVID-19

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