Press release
US$3.9 million from Germany to accelerate COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Senegal
DAKAR (Senegal), 31 August 2022 -, This contribution granted by the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO) will enable UNICEF to support the Government in the implementation of its vaccination strategy against Covid-19 in Senegal. The country’s new strategy orientations revolve around the strengthening of the routin...
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Boosting vaccination against Covid-19 in Senegal
A delegation from the Global partnership for COVID‑19 Vaccine Country-Readiness and Delivery, led by its Global Lead Coordinator, Mr. Ted Chaiban, paid a visit to Senegal from May 9 to 11. The mission aimed to take stock of the progress in the roll-out of Senegal’s COVID-19 vaccination programme, and how the Globa...
News note
Senegal strongly committed to accelerating vaccination against Covid-19 throughout the country
DAKAR (Senegal), 12 May 2022, – As he wrapped up his visit to Senegal, Ted Chaiban, Global Lead Coordinator for COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Partnership (CoVDP) witnessed Senegal's commitment to accelerate vaccination efforts against Covid-19 throughout the country. From May 9 to 11, the CoVDP delegation conducted a ...
Media advisory
Global Lead Coordinator for COVID-19 Vaccine Country-Readiness and Delivery Mr. Ted Chaiban in Senegal
DAKAR (Senegal), 9 th May 2022 –, A delegation from the Global partnership for COVID‑19 Vaccine Country-Readiness and Delivery, led by its Global Lead Coordinator, Mr. Ted Chaiban, will be in Senegal from May 9 to 11. The delegation will discuss with Senegal highest authorities on the preparation of the upcoming W...
Article
Mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on children and families in Senegal
DAKAR (Senegal), 23 March 2022 –, Hon., Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada paid a 3-days official visit to Senegal, focused on vaccination efforts against COVID-19, economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic and ...
Flagship report
The race against COVID-19: Outpacing the pandemic for children in Senegal
The race against COVID-19: Outpacing the pandemic for children in Senegal For many, recalling Senegal’s first COVID-19 case feels like a lifetime ago, and the subsequent months a blur. But certain moments stand out in sharp relief for me, as if they were yesterday. I remember the heavy, sinking feeling as I recogn...
Blog post
Today marks two years since Senegal's first case of Covid-19
Dakar, 2 nd March 2022, Dear colleagues, partners and friends of UNICEF Senegal, Today marks two years since the first case of Covid-19 hit Senegal. Two years ago, we were cautiously optimistic... and two years later, we remain so. COVID-19 still dominates our lives. Despite how uncertain the world is, we remain c...
Article
I got vaccinated not just for myself but for my family
CASAMANCE (Senegal), 11 February 2022, – Early in the morning, Bourama Manka, 43, walked into the mass vaccination site in Marsassoum, Casamance, in southern Senegal, to get the COVID-19 vaccine. He was eager to receive the vaccine and finally protect himself and the ones he loves from the potentially devastating ...
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Japan and UNICEF partner to support Senegal in its COVID-19 response
Dakar, 19 April 2021, – COVID-19 has placed a heavy burden on the health and social service systems in Senegal. Swift support from the Government of Japan from May 2020 has been crucial in helping to relieve this burden. With a $2.6 million donation from the Government of Japan, UNICEF took action to support the ...
Press release
UNICEF Senegal and Mastercard Foundation to partner on the pandemic response
DAKAR, 18 December 2020, – UNICEF and the Mastercard Foundation have joined forces to support the Senegalese Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to build back better for children and young people in Senegal. The USD$5 million partnership program will contribute to: 1. An inclusive medical re...