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Germany contributes USD$4.9 million to bolster UNICEF’s support to COVID-19 vaccine roll-out in South Africa

Resources provided by the German Federal Foreign Office will accelerate efforts to vaccinate 70 per cent of the population by the end of 2022 and strengthen childhood immunization work.

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UNICEF and Maverick Citizen launch photo project documenting COVID-19 years through a youth lens

UNICEF South Africa and Maverick Citizen call for youth to share images that tell the story of COVID-19 through their lens.

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Most pressing COVID-19 vaccine-related questions answered

Busting myths and clearing the air on vaccines, mandates, pregnancy and more

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Volunteers help in safeguarding our elderly from COVID-19

We need to do our part to help the vulnerable fight the pandemic

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UNICEF welcomes 50 per cent COVID—19 vaccination coverage in South Africa

Half of South Africa’s adult population are now better protected against COVID-19, but youth vaccination rates are still lagging.

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Situation report

COVID-19 situation reports - 2022

A snapshot of current needs and response

(PDF, 340,44 KB)

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Zwakala - take your shot!

An innovative campaign in South Africa is using local solutions in the global fight against COVID-19

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Japan bolsters UNICEF support to COVID-19 vaccine roll-out in South Africa

The Government of Japan provides US$2.1 million (ZAR32.7 million) to strengthen cold chain systems in South Africa and ensure vaccines reach ‘the last mile’.

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The importance of Tippy Taps within our communities

Volunteers in KwaZulu-Natal reach out to schools and health facilities in their communities.

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02 February 2022

Protect and nurture our children from cradle to career

As we begin the long recovery from the devastation of COVID-19, children and young people must be front a centre.