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Programme
27 March 2020
Health
UNICEF is committed to ensuring that every child survives and thrives.
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Press release
22 May 2023
Two children among latest cholera deaths in Gauteng province
Cholera outbreak spreads, threatening the health of children and people across affected areas, UNICEF South Africa stands ready to further scale-up its support.
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Press release
20 April 2023
New data indicates 30% decline in confidence in childhood vaccines in South Africa
UNICEF’s flagship report highlights 1 in 5 children in South Africa are under-immunised amid heightened vaccine scepticism during COVID-19, while 67 million children globally missed out on one or more vaccinations over the past 3 years.
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Blog post
03 April 2023
Aggressive marketing by food industry can impact your health
What you need to know about marketing strategies used to advertise unhealthy foods
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Blog post
03 April 2023
A healthy diet can reduce the risk of NCDs
Find out why
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Explainer
13 February 2023
Protection from cervical cancer
All you need to know about the HPV vaccine and the school-based vaccination campaign
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Document
21 December 2022
How to stay healthy and safe after a flood
Important tips for you and your family

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Press release
20 December 2022
Measles outbreak hits four provinces and threatens health of children across South Africa
UNICEF South Africa is working with national and provincial partners to tackle the measles outbreak that has spread across North West, Mpumulanga, Limpopo and Gauteng provinces, with further cases likely as the holiday season starts.
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Press release
24 November 2022
New parenting chatbot launched
ParentText aims to provide universal access to evidence-based parenting support
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Article
15 November 2022
Vaccine cold chain storage capacity strengthened
Government of Japan support ensures better access to life-saving vaccines.
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