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Vaccinations are carried out in Kilo 18 camp, in Anbar governorate. IDPs in the camp are primarily from Anbar, and are fleeing ISIL. Vaccinations include at a minimum polio, measles and Vitamin A supplements. UNICEF works inside the camp to carry out an array of activities, including education, WASH, health and child protection. Vaccinations are carried out with funding from the government of Japan.

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Approximately 1 million children in Iraq to receive health and nutrition support, thanks to a new contribution from Japan

A girl drinks water in Iraq

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UNICEF partners with the Republic of Korea to provide water and sanitation services for the most vulnerable children in Iraq

Two girls hold their new backpacks after a UNICEF distribution of learning materials

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26 January 2020

In Ninewa, UN partners renew their commitment to promote inclusive and equitable access to education for all children in Iraq

A girl receives polio drops at Badarash camp, Iraq

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26 November 2019

More than 3.1 million Iraqi children to be vaccinated against polio

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