For World Children’s Day, children across southern Africa came together to demand a better future
Stories & Blogs UNICEFNov 20, 2024(Story )Children from seven nations—Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe—gathered to share their dreams, concerns, and solutions, urging leaders to prioritise their voices
Namibia strengthens child protection measures
Stories & Blogs WHO – AfricaNov 20, 2024(News )Almost 40% of Namibian girls and 45% of boys experienced physical, sexual or emotional violence during childhood, according to the 2019 Violence Against Children and Youth Survey, the latest available data.
Delivering lifesaving health services for flood-displaced families in Nigeria
Stories & Blogs WHO – AfricaNov 18, 2024(News )Borno state, in northeastern Nigeria, has been severely impacted by recent floods, which have displaced more than 400 000 people and led to 37 deaths.
Over 370 million girls and women globally subjected to rape or sexual assault as children – UNICEF
Stories & Blogs UNICEFOct 09, 2024(Press Release )First-ever estimates on sexual violence in childhood reveal alarming prevalence, with devastating impact on children.
Generations unite in Nigeria’s HPV vaccine campaign.
Stories & Blogs UNICEFSep 19, 2024(Story )A community health mobilizer in Nigeria is combating vaccine misinformation and building trust, one family member at a time.
Shipment of newest malaria vaccine, R21, to Central African Republic marks latest milestone for child survival
Stories & Blogs UNICEFMay 24, 2024(Press Release )With two recommended vaccines and expanded supply, Gavi, UNICEF, WHO are working closely with governments and partners to increase malaria prevention and protection for children
Public health emergencies in Eastern and Southern Africa
Stories & Blogs UNICEFMar 01, 2024(Story )Current cholera outbreaks in the region are severely affecting vulnerable children and communities
Cholera Outbreak in Eastern and Southern Africa Regional appeal
Stories & Blogs UNICEFFeb 01, 2024(Call to Action )Eastern and Southern Africa is grappling with one of the worst cholera outbreaks in decades, with cases rapidly spreading across the region