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Nutrition

See how UNICEF targets its actions to ensure good nutrition for every child in Nigeria

A girl being fed RUTF

23 September 2022

Over half a billion dollars pledged to tackle severe wasting since July in unprecedented international response to deepening child malnutrition crisis

At least 60 per cent of commitments will directly support UNICEF’s work in 15 countries hardest hit by the food and nutrition crisis

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2021 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey Report

The household survey developed by UNICEF to assist countries in filling data gaps for monitoring human development and the situation of children and women.

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A mother and her child

The National Bureau of Statistics in collaboration with UNICEF launches the 2021 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey/ National Immunization Coverage Survey Report

"Study finds that exclusive breastfeeding rate increased from 24 per cent to 34 per cent, while nearly 60 per cent of Nigerian children are now registered at birth with civil authorities"

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Stepping up for breastfeeding

This World Breastfeeding Week, Markus Bulus’ service as a health worker highlights the roles of warm chain actors in promoting exclusive breastfeeding

A woman breastfeeding

From a wet nurse, breastfeeding and love

When her only sister died nine months after giving birth, a conflict-affected woman in Maiduguri, chose to continue breastfeeding her niece

A breastfeeding mother

Joint statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on the occasion of World Breastfeeding Week

A mother breastfeeding

Health workers promote exclusive breast-feeding to mothers

To ensure that every child is well-nourished from birth, it is crucial to promote adequate infant and young child feeding through optimal breastfeeding

A mother and her children

New Sweden funding to expand access to improved nutrition, safe water for children in north-east Nigeria

A woman and her daughter

German Government, WFP, UNICEF launch €40m resilience and essential services support in north-east Nigeria