Nutrition in the News
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Soccer Aid 2008 raises over £1.14 million for UNICEF
International childrens' charity UNICEF has announced that Soccer Aid 2008 raised over £1.14 million for its health, education and protection work with vulnerable children worldwide. Especially gi...
Cholera epidemic takes its toll on Zimbabwe's children
Since August 2008, 783 people from nine of the 10 provinces of Zimbabwe have died from cholera. With a fatality rate of approaching 5%, the outbreak has exceeded the international acceptable thresh...
UNICEF intensifies emergency response in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean children, already bearing the brunt of a shattered economy, severe food shortages, HIV/AIDS and failing social services, as well as suffering the acute effects of a lack of food, water a...
Early HIV testing and treatment can save newborn lives
Early diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve the prospects for survival of newborn babies exposed to HIV, according to a report just released by UNICEF and three partner UN agencies. The...
International Inspiration to realise global vision for London 2012
International Inspiration is a partnership to create lasting opportunities for children and young people in schools and communities across the world, particularly in developing countries, through t...
UNICEF welcomes initiative to aid children affected by conflict
UNICEF launches a group to amplify the voice of those suffering as a result of conflict. The group has been established by young people who have experienced the hardship children face in conflict z...
Barclays and UNICEF announce £5million partnership
The partnership involves an unprecedented degree of collaboration between UNICEF UK and a corporate partner on the design and delivery of a global initiative. As well as investing £5million, Barcla...
First emergency supplies airlifted into Goma, DR Congo
The first four planes carrying supplies to curb cholera and respiratory infections have arrived in Goma, sent from Dubai by the UK Department for International Development. Six more planeloads of s...
Up to 100,000 displaced in North Kivu, DRC in the last week
Up to 100,000 people, around 60% of which are children, have fled their homes due to heavy fighting between belligerent armed groups in North Kivu last week.
