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Overcoming Local Resistance to Sudan's COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

In Sudan, residents who have promoted past immunization campaigns use their know-how & networks to overcome the hesitancy of those at risk.
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Cyclone Tauktae hit India's western state of Gujarat on May 18, 2021.

Powerful Cyclone Hits India, Already Reeling From COVID-19 Outbreak

An "extremely severe" storm, Cyclone Tauktae made landfall in India's western state of Gujarat, complicating COVID-19 relief efforts.
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An escalation of violence in the Gaza Strip that began on May 10, 2021 has taken a terrible toll on children, killing dozens and injuring and traumatizing many more.

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Is Killing Children

Since fighting escalated on May 10, 2021, at least 58 children in Gaza and 2 children in Israel have been killed.
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Being There for His Kids Motivates One Dad to Get His COVID-19 Vaccine

UNICEF and the Kenyan government are fighting COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy with a compelling argument: Do it for those you love.
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In Mhamdia, in the suburbs of Tunis, Tunisia, a group of UNICEF-trained Scouts talk to pedestrians about the risks of COVID-19 and share information about how to prevent infection.

In Tunisia, Teen Scouts Protect Their Community From COVID-19

Sharing important health safety tips and hand sanitizer with passersby, UNICEF-trained teens are taking action to end the pandemic.
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In Rwanda's War on COVID-19, Soap Is a Soldier's Best Weapon

A farmer goes door to door telling his neighbors not to let down their guard and preaching the importance of proper handwashing.
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Health workers lined up to receive their second dose of COVID-19 vaccine at the Palungtar Community Health Center in Gorkha District in north-central Nepal on April 21, 2021.

ICU Beds Overflow as COVID-19 Surges in Nepal

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On May 8, 2021, in Jogeshwari, a suburb located in the western part of Mumbai, India, people wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

A Year Later, the Eerily Familiar Sounds of the Pandemic

The locations change, but the sounds of sirens and the agonizing wait for news of loved ones battling COVID-19 are universal.
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COVID-19 patients sit outside the Gauhati Medical College COVID Care Hospital in Kalapahar, Guwahati, India, where all beds are full on April 30, 2021.

How to End a Pandemic? Vaccinate the World.

As long as the coronavirus is still spreading, the whole world is in danger. UNICEF is working to deliver COVID-19 vaccines equitably.
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