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On 3 April 2020, a nurse takes a girl’s temperature at a Primary Health Care Centre in Beirut, Lebanon.

Despite disruptions, UNICEF delivers critical life-saving supplies to over 100 countries in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

In 2019, UNICEF procured a record US$3.826 billion in goods and services for children in 150 countries and saved US$363.3 million for governments and donors by leveraging its purchasing power and strategic procurement approaches

Pieter Bult, the UNICEF Reprezentative in Romania, showing a drawing to a child in a kindergarten.

COVID-19 surfaces another national emergency

Educational system had to adapt to a new reality emphasizing the need of investment in technology, resources, trainings so every child can access education

Pieter Bult, the UNICEF Reprezentative in Romania delivers masks to community nurse Cătălina Olteanu, in Secuieni, eastern Romania, on April 15, 2020. This is one of the 35 communities where UNICEF delivered protective equipment to community workers supporting vulnerable children and their families.

Fondation Botnar supports UNICEF in Romania in its efforts to ensure continued essential services for the most vulnerable children

US$400,000 grant for personal protection equipment necessary for community professionals to safely perform their critical work

Henrietta H. Fore, Executive Director

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore on the COVID-19 pandemic

UNICEF is working to help prevent the spread of the virus among communities in the affected countries.

A girl in a red jacket looks through the window outside

Q&As for parents about COVID-19

Characterizing COVID-19 as a pandemic is not an indication that the virus has become deadlier

COVID-19: IFRC, UNICEF and WHO issue guidance to protect children and support safe school operations

COVID-19: IFRC, UNICEF and WHO issue guidance to protect children and support safe school operations Guidance includes practical actions and checklists for administrators, teachers, parents and children

The drop-out rate is three times higher in rural areas than in urban ones.

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