Malawi: Over 500,000 children at risk of malnutrition, UNICEF warns

Malawi: Over 500,000 children at risk of malnutrition, UNICEF warns

Although the southern African country has made recent progress in reducing chronic malnutrition, the agency said these gains have been threatened by acute food insecurity, compounded by other challenges such as recurrent climate shocks, preventable disease outbreaks and economic instability.  Malawi was also slammed by Tropical Cyclone Freddy in March and is still grappling with…

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ILO calls for fresh support as job losses grip post-quake Türkiye and Syria

Millions of children still facing dire conditions 100 days after Türkiye-Syria quakes: UNICEF

In total, 2.5 million children in Türkiye, and another 3.7 million in neighbouring Syria, need continued humanitarian assistance, the UN agency said, appealing for greater support for affected families.  The earthquakes which struck on 6 February, followed by thousands of aftershocks, have pushed families to the brink and left children homeless and without access to…

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Israel bombed Gaza for the fifth day, the number of martyrs, including children, reached 35

Israel bombed Gaza for the fifth day, the number of martyrs, including children, reached 35

Many buildings were destroyed by Israeli bombing in the occupied West Bank: Photo: File Occupied Jerusalem: Israel bombarded various places in Gaza for the fifth day showing state terrorism. According to foreign media, the planes of the Israeli forces targeted densely populated areas in the occupied Palestinian territory of Gaza, as a result of which…

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1 in 3 children overweight in the European region: WHO report

1 in 3 children overweight in the European region: WHO report

The WHO European Regional Obesity Report 2022, was launched by the spouses of 16 European leaders and Heads of State, in the Croatian capital. Childhood obesity data for WHO’s European Region, paints an alarming picture. Challenging environment “Our children are increasingly growing up in environments that make it very difficult for them to eat well and be active. This is a…

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