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Read the latest ideas from our dedicated staff working to make a difference for children in South Asia on blogs

Three-month-old Sulaiman beats pneumonia

A new clinic model is offsetting the burden of health care costs in the slums of Bangladesh

Four steps to deliver results for malnourished children

With 1 in 5 children under five living in urban areas of Afghanistan, UNICEF pioneers initiative to tackle malnutrition with the European Union

A girl turns her life around by not quitting

Preeti from Chhattisgarh fights against the odds

A female health worker’s service despite countless challenge

Amidst increasing restrictions on women's rights in Afghanistan, UNICEF supports salaries for health workers like Sadia, so she can continue caring for chil

Safe Drinking Water – a source of health and happiness

With funds from Japan, UNICEF provides safe and sufficient water to communities hosting registered Afghan refugees in KP

Menstruation matters

How to support your daughter with her first period

Expert tips for parents on talking about periods

Destigmatising disability and menstruation

A youth with disability shares the need to make menstrual hygiene management inclusive

Period lesson plan: guide to menstruation for teachers

As a teacher, you have a wonderful opportunity to prepare the girls in your class for their monthly period.

7 alarming myths about periods we have to end now

Let's break the silence

Say hi to Oky Nepal! 🖐🏽

Oky is a period tracker app created by girls, for girls. It helps adolescent girls learn about menstrual health, and build digital skills while doing so! 💙#MenstrualHygieneDay @unicefnepal @nfccint pic.twitter.com/dbIorg4Kdy
— UNICEF South Asia (@UNICEFROSA) May 28, 2023

A reminder 🔔 this #MenstrualHygieneDay, your support can help every menstruating person overcome obstacles and manage their menstruation safely and with dignity. pic.twitter.com/a6pu3GAKB9
— UNICEF South Asia (@UNICEFROSA) May 28, 2023

Together, we can create a world where no menstruating person is held back. Period. 🔴#MHDay2023 #WeAreCommitted pic.twitter.com/WJauWlcoNF
— UNICEF South Asia (@UNICEFROSA) May 27, 2023

Maternal and newborn health

Press release

10 May 2023

150 million babies born preterm in the last decade

Ensuring safe deliveries for pregnant Rohingya refugee women

In Rohingya Refugee Camps - a small gift to new mothers makes a huge difference

The first point of contact for communities

A female community health volunteer reflects on her experiences of working to improve maternal and child health and nutrition in her community

Baby Amisha survives and thrives

Overcomes the death of her mother with support of strong support system and UNICEF-supported Jiban Sampark initiative

UNICEF South Asia

We can improve the health of new and expecting mothers and their babies by making sure they have access to essential life-saving health services wherever they live.

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