KATHMANDU, 28 JULY 2020, – An additional 3.9 million children in South Asia under the age of five could suffer from wasting – and therefore become dangerously undernourished – in 2020 as a result of the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, UNICEF warned today. According to an analysis published in The Lancet , 6.7  million children globally could suffer from…, Safeguarding access to nutritious, safe and affordable diets, as a cornerstone of the response to COVID-19 by protecting food producers, processors and retailers; discouraging trade bans; and designating food markets as essential services; , Investing decisively in support for maternal and child nutrition, by protecting breastfeeding, preventing the inappropriate marketing of infant formula, and securing children and women’s access to nutritious and diverse foods;, Re-activating and scaling up services for the early detection and treatment of child wasting, while expanding other life-protecting nutrition services;, Maintaining the provision of nutritious and safe school meals, by reaching vulnerable children through home delivery, take-home rations, cash or vouchers when schools are closed; and, Expanding social protection to safeguard access to nutritious diets, and essential services among the poorest and most affected households, including access to fortified foods. “We are encouraged by the efforts being taken across South Asia to resume nutrition services”, said Jean Gough. “It is essential that we combine efforts across health and social protection to prevent more children from becoming wasted, and…

How can media help decrease stigma and discrimination during the COVID-19 crisis? The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has caused a proliferation of stigma and discrimination in our communities. The level of stigma associated with COVID-19 is based on three main factors:, 1) it is a disease that’s new and for which there are still many unknowns. 2) we are often afraid of the unknown. 3) it is easy to associate that fear with ‘others’., It is understandable that there is confusion, anxiety, and fear among the public. Unfortunately, these factors are also fueling harmful stereotypes. Those who are most vulnerable to stigma and discrimination are: people who tested positive for the virus and their families; those who have returned from foreign countries and their families; and…, Journalists and media have an important role to play. In addition to accurately informing the public about coronavirus and ways to avoid the risk of infection, they also have an important role in ensuring that the information they provide does not increase stigma and discrimination against people affected by the crisis., An environment needs to be created in which the disease and its impact can be discussed and addressed openly, honestly and effectively. This image shows an illustration of two people wearing masks looking at paper airplanes flying in the sky as a symbol of hope Sattya/2020/SDevkota, Share stories of hope, During a time of increasing anxiety, media plays a critical role - not only in providing accurate information and busting myths and rumors- but also in showcasing the positive side of humanity. This is a moment to profile the stories of people who are coping with the lockdown and connecting with others through technology or how people are managing…, This is a time for sharing stories that unify us, stories of small acts of kindness and how people are coming together to support each other.,  ,  ,  ,  , Respect privacy, The privacy of people who were tested positive to COVID-19 and those around them – their families, friends and colleagues – should be respected. T, heir names, addresses, family backgrounds, personal and medical records should not be disclosed, or even hinted at, without permission., Sometimes identifying their locations, communities and villages is enough to reveal their identities, especially in smaller community settings. Photos and videos of patients should also not be printed or broadcast without permission.   This image shows an illustration of a person sitting on a bed Sattya/2020/SDevkota This image shows an…, Do not discriminate, Someone’s age, sex, ethnic background, religion, legal status, disability, marital status, pre-existing medical conditions, and sexual orientation should only be mentioned where they are directly relevant to a story. Irrelevant references create stigma and discrimination., Do not associate COVID-19 with any location, country and region, nationality and ethnicity., The virus can affect anyone, regardless of socio-economic status, nationality, race, religion, gender or ethnicity.    ,  ,  ,    , Avoid sensationalism, Resist the temptation to sensationalize issues in ways which could be harmful. Sensational language and images can cause unnecessary anxiety as well as generate more widespread fear., Do not use discriminatory, derogatory, threatening and sensational language and tone while communicating and reporting on COVID-19., In addition, avoid sensationalism in the headline as a way to drive readers to the main article.     this image shows an illustration of a child experiencing anxiety because of the news of COVID-19 that an adult is looking at behind him on a laptop Sattya/2020/SDevkota This image shows an illustration of a group of health workers Sattya/2020/…,  ,  ,  ,  , Highlight positive role models, Instead of profiling negative stories about those who do not come forward with their symptoms, media can play a vital role in highlighting positive role models including individuals who are practicing self-quarantine after returning from foreign countries (with their consent) or health workers., By highlighting the stories, issues and challenges of these individuals, media can create an environment where people can comfortably share their symptoms without fearing stigma and discrimination.,  ,  ,  ,    , Avoid blaming, Do not use words like people “transmitting COVID-19,” “infecting others” or “spreading the virus” as it implies intentional transmission and assigns blame. Instead talk about people “acquiring” or “contracting” COVID-19. I, n addition, do not refer to people with the disease as “COVID-19 cases” or “victims.” Also avoid using “COVID-19 suspects” or “suspected cases.”, Instead use words such as “people who have or who may have COVID-19”, “people who are being treated for COVID-19”, “people who are recovering from COVID-19” or “people who died after contracting COVID19.”   This image shows an illustration of a man pointing his finger at a woman Sattya/2020/SDevkota, Accuracy and debunking myths, Please continue to seek trusted information from the Government, and UN agencies like WHO and UNICEF. There are websites with updated information and spokespeople on hand should you need any support. Please be aware that fake messages have been circulating in the name of UN agencies. Verify information you receive via SMS and group chats using the…, Key sites for information:, This image shows the Nepal Government coat of arms This image shows the Nepal Government coat of arms This image shows the WHO logo illustration of corona virus

KATHMANDU, 1 August 2018, – An estimated 55 babies out of 100, in Nepal, are breastfed within the first hour of their life. However, the remaining number of babies are not being breastfed within the first hour, putting them at a higher risk of death and disease and making them less likely to continue breastfeeding, says UNICEF and WHO in a new report . The estimation of…, Feeding newborns food or drinks, including formula:, Common practices, such as discarding colostrum, an elder feeding the baby honey or health professionals giving the newborn a specific liquid, such as sugar water or infant formula, delay a newborn’s first critical contact with his or her mother., The rise in elective C-sections:, In Nepal, caesarean section rates nearly doubled between 2011 and 2016, increasing from 4.6 per cent to 9 per cent. Less than one-third babies born by C-section were breastfed in the first hour after birth, compared to about two-thirds babies born by natural delivery., Gaps in the quality of care provided to mothers and newborns:, The presence of a skilled birth attendant does not seem to affect rates of early breastfeeding, according to the report. In Nepal between 2006 and 2016, deliveries at health institutions grew by 39 percentage points (from 18 to 57 per cent), while early initiation rates increased by 20 percentage points (from 35 to 55 per cent). In many cases,…, About the World Health Organization, The World Health Organization directs and coordinates international health within the United Nations system. Working with its 194 Member States, WHO’s mission is to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable. For more information about WHO, visit www.who.int . Learn about WHO’s work on breastfeeding here .  Follow WHO on Twitter…

Dhading, Nepal –, Unisha Kumal is a happy child. The two-year-old has a sweet smile that can bring a smile to anyone’s face. Her parents are extremely happy to see how healthy she has become in the last 17 months. Born as the second child of Rabina, Unisha Kumal of Salyantar in Dhading, one of the earthquake-affected districts, Unisha was severely malnourished.…

काठमा, डौं, , २०७७ श्रावण १३ -, कोभिड-१९ को आर्थिक सामाजिक प्रभाव स्वरूप सन् २०२० मा दक्षिण एसियाका ५ वर्ष मुनिका थप ३९ लाख बालबालिकामा सुकेनासको कारणले गम्भीर कुपोषण हुन सक्ने चेतावनी युनिसेफले आज दिएको छ।    द ल्यान्सेट ( The Lancet) मा प्रकाशित एक विश्लेषण का अनुसार विश्व भरिका ६७ लाख बालबालिका सुकेनासबाट प्रभावित हुन सक्ने आंकलन गरिएकोमा आधा भन्दा बढी (५८ प्रतिशत वा ३९ लाख)…, पौष्टिक, , सुरक्षित तथा सुपथ खाद्यान्नमा पहुँच सुरक्षित गर्ने; , स्तनपानको संरक्षण, आमाको दुध प्रतिस्थापन गर्ने तत्वहरूको अनुपयुक्त बजारीकरणको रोकथाम, र पौष्टिक तथा विविधता युक्त  खानामा  बालबालिका तथा महिलाहरूको पहुँच सुनिश्चित गर्दै, मातृ तथा बाल पोषणलाई सहयोग गर्न निर्णायक रूपमा लगानी गर्ने, ; जीवन सुरक्षा गर्ने अन्य पोषण सेवाहरूको विस्तारसंगै, बालबालिका, मा हुने,  सुकेनासको शीघ्र पहिचान तथा उपचार सेवाहरू लाई पुन: सकृय तुल्याई थप वृद्वि गर्ने; ,   विद्यालयहरु बन्द रहेको समयमा घरमै पुगेर खाद्यान्न वितरण गर्ने, घरमा लैजानको लागि खाद्यान्न उपलब्ध गराउने, नगद वा भौचर उपलब्ध गराउने आदि मार्फत जोखिममा रहेका बालबालिकासम्म पुगेर, पौष्टिक, र, सुरक्षित विद्यालय खाजाको व्यवस्थालाई निरन्तरता दिने, , र , अत्यन्तै गरीब तथा अति प्रभावित घरपरिवारहरूसम्म सुरक्षित खाद्यान्नमा पहुँच लगायतका अत्यावश्यक सेवाहरू र, पौष्टिक खानामा पहुँच सुरक्षित गर्नको लागि सामाजिक सुरक्षालाई विस्तार गर्ने,  ,  .  "पोषण सेवाहरूलाई पुन: सुचारू गर्नको लागि दक्षिण एसिया भरि नै गरिएका पहलहरूबाट हामी उत्साहित छौं" जिन गफले भन्नुभयो।  "थप बालबालिकामा सुकेनास लाग्न नदिन तथा लागिसकेकाहरूको पहिचान गरि उपचार गर्नको लागि स्वास्थ्य तथा सामाजिक सुरक्षाको क्षेत्रमा हामीले सहकार्य गर्नु अत्यन्तै जरूरी छ।   This image shows a young child getting her upper arm measured…

सञ्चारमाध्यमले कोभिड–१९ को संकटको बेलामा दोषारोपण र भेदभाव घटाउन कसरी सहयोग गर्न सक्छन्? नोभल कोरोनाभाइरस (कोभिड–१९) को प्रकोपले हाम्रो समुदायमा दोषारोपण र भेदभाव बढाएको छ । कोभिड–१९ सँग सम्वन्धित दोषारोपणको मात्रा यी तीन कुरामा आधारित छन्ः, १) यो नयाँ रोग हो र यसको बारेमा धेरै कुराहरू अझै पनि थाहा छैन । २) थाहा नभएका कुराको बारेमा हामी प्राय डराउँछौं । ३) त्यो डर ‘अरू’ सँग जोड्न सजिलो छ । सर्वसाधारणमा दुविधा, तनाव र त्रास रहेको बुझ्न सकिन्छ ।, दुर्भाग्यवशः यी कारणहरूले हानीकारक रुढिवादी मान्यताहरूलाई बढावा दिइरहेका छन् । दोषारोपण र भेदभावका लागि सबैभन्दा जोखिममा यिनीहरू रहन्छन्ः भाइरसको परीक्षणमा पोजेटिभ देखिएका मानिस र उनीहरूका परिवारहरू विदेशबाट फर्किएका मानिस र उनीहरूका परिवारहरू र यो संकटको बेला अत्यावश्यक सेवा दिनका लागि कार्यरत स्वास्थ्यकर्मी, सुरक्षाकर्मीलगायतका सेवा प्रवाहकर्ता…, आशाका कथाहरू बाँड्नुहोस्,   चिन्ता बढिरहेको समयमा, सञ्चारमाध्यमले सही सूचना प्रदान गर्ने र मिथक र हल्ला चिरेर सही सूचना दिने मात्र नभइ मानवताको सकारात्मक पक्ष प्रस्तुत गर्न पनि एकदमै महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका खेल्छन् । यो लकडाउनको सामना गर्दै अन्य मानिसहरूसँग प्रविधीको माध्यमबाट जोडिएका व्यक्तिहरू वा कठीन समयमा जीवन व्यवस्थित गरिरहेका व्यक्तिहरूको कथा र समाचार प्रोफाइल गर्ने समय…, यो हामीलाई एकताबद्ध बनाउने, सहयोगका ससाना गतिविधी र मानिसहरूले एक अर्कालाई कसरी सहयोग गरिरहेका छन् भन्ने कथा र समाचार बाँड्ने समय हो ।,  ,  ,  ,  , गोपनीयताको सम्मान गर्नुहोस्,   कोभिड–१९ को परीक्षण गर्दा पोजेटिभ देखिएका व्यक्तिहरू र उनीहरूको परिवार, सहकर्मी र साथीहरूको गोपनीयताको सम्मान गर्नुपर्छ । अनुमतिविना उनीहरूको नाम, ठेगाना, पारिवारिक पृष्ठभूमि, व्यक्तिगत र मेडिकल रेकर्डको सूचना खुलासा गर्ने वा संकेत दिने पनि गर्नुहुँदैन ।, कहिलेकाहिँ सानो समुदायमा बस्ने मानिसहरूको स्थान, समुदाय वा गाउँको नाम उल्लेख गर्दा मात्र पनि उनीहरूको परिचय खुलासा हुन सक्छ ।, विरामीको फोटो वा भिडियो पनि अनुमतिविना प्रकाशन वा प्रसारण गर्नुहुँदैन ।   This image shows an illustration of a person sitting on a bed Sattya/2020/SDevkota This image shows an illustration of a doctor reassuring someone Sattya/2020/SDevkota      , भेदभाव नगर्नुहोस्,   कसैको उमेर, लिंग, जातीय पृष्ठभूमि, धर्म, कानूनी अवस्था, अपांगता, बैबाहिक अवस्था, रोगलगायतका कुरा समाचारसँग प्रत्यक्ष रूपमा सम्वन्धित भएमा मात्र उल्लेख गर्नुपर्छ ।, असान्दर्भिक रूपमा उल्लेख गर्नाले दोषारोपण र विभेद सिर्जना गर्न सक्छ ।, कोभिड–१९ लाई कुनै पनि स्थान, देश र क्षेत्र, राष्ट्रियता र जातसँग नजोड्नुहोस् । भाइरसले जुनसुकै सामाजिक र आर्थिक अवस्था, राष्ट्रियता, वर्ण, जात, धर्म वा लिंग भएको मानिसलाई असर गर्न सक्छ।    ,  ,  ,    , सनसनी नफैलाउनुहोस्,   हानीकारक हुने गरी कुनै पनि विषयलाई सनसनी बनाउने प्रलोभनबाट टाढा रहनुहोस् ।, सनसनीपूर्ण भाषा र तस्वीरहरू, ले अनावश्यक तनाव सिर्जना गर्नुका साथै थप डर फैलाउन सक्छ ।, कोभिड–१९ को बारेमा सञ्चार गर्दा र समाचार बनाउँदा भेदभावपूर्ण, अपमानजनक, धम्कीपूर्ण र सनसनीपूर्ण भाषा र स्वर प्रयोग नगर्नुहोस् । साथै, समाचार वा लेखमा पाठकलाई तान्नका लागि सनसनीपूर्ण हेडलाईन प्रयोग नगर्नुहोस् ।   this image shows an illustration of a child experiencing anxiety because of the news of COVID-19 that an adult is looking at behind him…,  ,  ,  ,  , सकारात्मक रोल मोडललाई प्रस्तुत गर्नुहोस्,   लक्षण हुन सक्ने व्यक्तिहरू परीक्षणमा नआएको वा यस्तै खालका नकारात्मक समाचारहरूको सट्टामा सञ्चारमाध्यमले विदेशबाट फर्केर सेल्फ क्वारेन्टिनमा बसिरहेका व्यक्तिहरू (उनीहरूको अनुमतिसहित) वा स्वास्थ्यकर्मीहरूलाई सकारात्मक रोल मोडलको रूपमा चित्रण गरी समाचारहरू प्रस्तुत गर्न सक्छन् ।, यी व्यक्तिहरूको समाचार, सवाल र चुनौतीहरूलाई चित्रण गर्नाले सञ्चारमाध्यमले मानिसहरू दोषारोपण वा भेदभावको डरविना नै सहज रू, पमा उनीहरूको लक्षणहरू बताउन सक्ने वातावरण सिर्जना गर्न सक्छन् ।,  ,  ,  ,    , दोष नलगाउनुहोस्,   मानिसहरूले “कोभिड–१९ सार्ने”, “अरूलाई सार्ने” वा “भाइरस फैलाउने” जस्ता शब्दहरू प्रयोग नगर्नुहोस् किनभने यसले नियतवश संक्रमण फैलाएको भन्ने अर्थ लाग्दछ र दोष देखाउँछ । यसको सट्टामा मानिसहरूमा कोभिड–१९ “भएको” वा “संक्रमण भएको” भन्नुहोस् ।, साथै, यो रोग भएका मानिसलाई “कोभिड–१९ केसहरू” वा “पिडितहरू” नभन्नुहोस् ।, साथै, “कोभिड–१९ का शंकास्पद” वा “शंकास्पद केसहरू” को प्रयोग नगर्नुहोस् । यसको सट्टामा “कोभिड–१९ भएका वा हुन सक्ने व्यक्ति”, “कोभिड–१९ को उपचार गराइरहेका व्यक्ति”, “कोभिड–१९ बाट निको भइरहेका व्यक्ति” वा “कोभिड–१९ को संक्रमणपछि मृत्यु भएका व्यक्ति” भन्नुहोस् ।   This image shows an illustration of a man pointing his finger at a woman Sattya/2020/…, सत्यको खोजी तथा मिथकको सहि विश्लेषण, कोभिड–१९ सँग सम्बन्धित आधिकारिक तथा विश्वसनीय जानकारीको लागि नेपाल सरकार, विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठन र युनिसेफजस्ता संयुक्त राष्ट्र संघीय निकायहरूका वेबसाइट हेर्नुहोस् । यी वेबसाइटहरूमा तपाईंको जिज्ञासाको जवाफ दिन सक्ने अद्यावधिक जानकारीसहित प्रवक्ताको बारेमा पनि जानकारी राखिएको हुन्छ। पछिल्लो समयमा संयुक्त राष्ट्र संघका विभिन्न निकायहरूको नाममा गलत…, जानकारीका लागि प्रमुख साइटहरू:, This image shows the Nepal Government coat of arms This image shows the Nepal Government coat of arms This image shows the WHO logo This image shows an illustration of a person in bed with a fever

न्यूयोर्क/काठमाडौं, २८ असोज २०७६, — विश्वका करोडौं बालबालिका कमसल खानाबाट प्रभावित हुनु चिन्ताजनक भएको चेतावनी युनिसेफले बालबालिका, खाना र पोषणको बारेमा आज जारी गरेको नयाँ प्रतिवेदनमा दिएको छ ।  विश्वका बालबालिकाको अवस्था २०१९ः बालबालिका, खाना र पोषण (द स्टेट अफ द वल्र्डज चिल्ड्रेन २०१९ः चिल्ड्रेन, फुड एण्ड न्युट्रेसन) ले पाँच वर्षमुनिका तीनमध्ये कम्तीमा एक बालबालिका — वा २०…

धादिङ्, नेपाल, – युनिशा कुमाल एक खुसि बालिका हुन्। यी दुई वर्षे बालिकाको मीठो मुस्कानले जो कसैकोपनि मुहारमा मुस्कान ल्याईदिन सक्छ। विगतका १७ महिनामा उनी स्वस्थ बनेको देखेर उनका आमाबाबु अत्यन्तै खुसि छन्। भुकम्पले क्षति पुर्याएको जिल्लाहरु मध्ये एक धादिङ्गको सल्यानटारमा रबिनाको दोस्रो सन्तानको रुपमा जन्मिएकी युनिशा चरम कुपोषणले ग्रस्त थिईन्। सल्यानटारको बहिरंग…

काठमाडौं, १६ साउन २०७५ – नेपालमा एक सयमध्ये करीव ५५ जना शिशुहरुलाई जन्मेको एक घण्टाभित्रै स्तनपान गराइन्छ । तथापी, पहिलो एक घण्टाभित्र स्तनपान नगराइने बाँकी शिशुहरुको जीवन भने मृत्यु र रोगको उच्च जोखिममा हुने र उनीहरुले निरन्तर रुपमा स्तनपान गर्ने सम्भावना पनि कम हुने युनिसेफ र विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठनको नयाँ प्रतिवेदनले देखाएको छ । संसारभर जन्मेको…