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South 2 South collaboration for health

UNICEF builds strong regional networks for sharing practical experiences and knowledge.

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We work to improve maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health through collaboration with communities, governments and partners in South Asia.

A third of the world’s children poisoned by lead, new groundbreaking analysis says

UNICEF and Pure Earth call for urgent action to abolish dangerous practices including the informal recycling of lead acid batteries

On the COVID-19 battleground

Healthworkers involved in COVID-19 response in Nepal, reflects on the mental health impacts of the experience and the support provided by UNICEF

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The Healers of Sheena Village

At Sheena, a village in Shah Foladi district of Bamyan, farmers plough their fields, seed and plant their crops from dawn to dusk...

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75 young people participated in an online exchange...

The need to stay hopeful and kind – to each other and to oneself – during this crisis was key among the messages put forth by young people from Nepal...

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Pneumonia vaccine price drops dramatically for lower-income countries thanks to the Gavi pneumococcal Advance Market Commitment

New supply agreement between UNICEF and Serum Institute of India (SII) makes pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) available at US$2.00 per dose, a 43 per cent reduction from the Gavi price at the start of the Advance Market Commitment

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COVID-19: Children at heightened risk of abuse, neglect, exploitation and violence amidst intensifying containment measures – UNICEF

Newly released technical guidance aims to help authorities strengthen protection measures for children during pandemic

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UNICEF statement on COVID-19 outbreak

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