SDGs: UNICEF urges funding of 4 key sectors in Kano, Katsina
Mr. Maulid Warfa, the UNICEF Chief of Field Office, Kano, has called on Kano and Katsina state governments to allocate more resources to the four key sectors for children and women for the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The four keys thematic areas are nutrition, education, health as well as water and sanitation. Warfa […]
UNICEF raises alarm as malnutrition hits Nasarawa
THE increasing cases of malnutrition in Nasarawa state has is becoming a worrisome situation to stakeholders, parents and residents in the state Vanguard visited some health centres in the state and gathered that children suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition and stunted growth were on admission, especially Dalhatu Araf Specialists Hospital Lafia some health workers approached […]
UNICEF warns against cultural practices hindering effective nutrition
The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) on Friday warned against cultural practices which may hinder effective nutrition and the well being of children in Nigeria.
Succour beckons as DFID invests N18.2b to tackle child malnutrition in Borno, Yobe
By Chioma Obinna Concerned about the estimated annual projection of 371,000 children under the age of 5 to suffer Severe Acute Malnutrition, SAM, Department for International Department, DFID has invested a total of N18.2 billion (41 million pounds) to curb the menace in Borno and Yobe States. Statistics obtained from the United Nations Children’s Fund, […]
Over 5.68m Nigerians senstised on Genital Mutilation – UNICEF
The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) says that over 5.68 million individuals have been reached through radio, television and social media to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Nigeria. The Fund said that 5,094 girls were reached through sensitisation in primary and secondary schools and empowered with change agents in partnership with existing school clubs. […]
N16bn DFID intervention saves 13,444 children ravaged by malnutrition in Borno
By Luminous Jannamike United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said over 13,444 children under the age of five have been treated for severe acute malnutrition in nine LGAs of Borno state in 2019. UNICEF’s nutrition specialist, Aminu Usman, who made this known at a media dialogue on a timely response to nutrition-related humanitarian needs, said […]
