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Nureen's Voice: Transforming Lives and Breaking Taboos in Yala
“I used to enjoy high school,” says Nureen Lohma, a 22-year-old from Thailand’s southern border province of Yala, “But when my family problems began, I withdrew into myself and felt less bright.” Nureen knows first-hand about the challenges many young people in her community face. As her family problems increased,...
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One Young Man’s Journey Towards Becoming a Health Champion in His Community
In rural Pattani Province on Thailand’s southern border, 23-year-old Muhammad Fitree Mamah - known by friends as Fitree - leads a quiet life in a small village. He supports his family’s agricultural work by tending vegetables and tapping rubber trees, while spending his weekends teaching children basic religious a...
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“What’s Good to Eat?” Choose wisely for a healthier future
What’s Good to Eat? , The daily question we all face…, In a world full of tempting food choices, it’s easy to forget how some options can quietly affect our health over time. Ready-to-eat meals like cup noodles and fast food, or grab-and-go options like salty snacks and sugary drinks — they’re quick, affordable,...
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The silent killer: over 100 daily deaths of children under five linked to air pollution in East Asia and the Pacific
Bangkok, 6 February 2025 –, As Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, grapples with unhealthy levels of air pollution, leading to school closures and widespread health concerns, UNICEF’s latest analysis sheds light on the devastating impact of toxic air on children across East Asia and the Pacific. Air pollution, which peak...
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Life in a Dust-Free Zone
“I want there to be less dust so I won’t get sick again,” said Surakrit Kiatchaipipat, or “Darwin,” with enthusiasm. “Then I can go to school and play outside.” Darwin, a lively 5-year-old, was speaking from a specially designed room equipped with air filtration systems, anti-dust curtains, and other protective me...
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Estimated 13.6 million children in Thailand highly exposed to PM2.5: UNICEF
BANGKOK, 27 January 2025, — UNICEF is deeply concerned about the escalating levels of PM2.5 air pollution in Thailand, which is putting the health of approximately, 13.6 million children across Thailand at risk, . This alarming situation demands urgent action to safeguard children’s health and well-being. Accordin...
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Heat wave safety tips
Heat waves are anything but fun in the sun. Extreme heat and humidity can be extremely uncomfortable and pose serious health risks, especially for infants, children, pregnant women and the elderly. Without taking the proper precautions, extreme heat can lead to heat stroke and even worse, fatality. As a result of ...
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Air Pollution Accounted For 8.1 Million Deaths Globally In 2021, Becoming The Second Leading Risk Factor For Death, Including For Children Under Five Years
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS & NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: JUNE 19, 2024, – Air pollution is having an increasing impact on human health, becoming the second leading global risk factor for death, according to the fifth edition of the State of Global Air (SoGA) report . The report, released today by the Health Effects In...
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Stocktaking: the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 on children in Thailand
The stocktaking report “The socio-economic impact of COVID-19 on children in Thailand” identifies key areas of the secondary impact of COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand at the macro-level and micro-level both for parents and children. The report draws on studies and analytical briefs that were published during 2020-20...
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USAID and UNICEF help Thailand fight the latest wave of COVID-19
BANGKOK, 27 April 2022 –, The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), continues to build upon its ongoing, robust COVID-19 response in Thailand. Coinciding with World Immunization Week, the two agencies are providing nearly thre...
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Migrant health volunteers trained to help the most vulnerable during COVID-19
As the global pandemic continues to affect the world, vulnerable communities, especially migrants, are some of the hardest hit. UNICEF and USAID have been working with Raks Thai Foundation to train 100 migrant health volunteers in Bangkok and nearby provinces, Chiang Mai and Pattani on COVID-19 prevention and prot...
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What to do if you or your child gets sick with COVID-19 at home
Many people who get sick with COVID-19 experience mild symptoms and are able to recover at home. For a lot of families living together though, it’s often difficult to avoid spreading the virus to others. Here are some tips on what to do if you or a family member gets sick. People who test positive for COVID-19 a...