UNICEF invests $16 million to promote children’s rights in Oyo State
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has committed $16 million over a three-year period to support the Oyo State Government’s efforts in promoting and safeguarding children’s rights.
Statistics on violence against children alarming — FG
The Federal Government yesterday described as alarming, statistics on violence against children in the country.
2.3m unimmunised Nigerian children at risk of preventable diseases, death – experts warn
The 2.3 million Nigerian children who have never received a single dose of routine vaccines were at risk of preventable diseases even death.
200m Nigerians at risk of 17 neglected diseases as UNICEF calls for urgent action
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned of a looming health crisis in Nigeria, as 200 million citizens are at risk of contracting 17 Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs).
48m Nigerians still practice open defecation — UNICEF
THE United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, yesterday, said it has entered into a partnership with journalists, government officials and other relevant stakeholders to end open defecation and eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases, NTDs, in Nigeria.
200m Nigerians at risk of 17 neglected diseases, as UNICEF calls for urgent action
UNICEF WASH Specialist, Mr Monday Johnson said Nigeria has the highest NTD burden in Africa and open defecation remained a significant contributor to the spread.
