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Digital Health Solutions For Non-Communicable Disease Care in Zimbabwe

Village health workers in Zimbabwe use digital medical equipment and smartphones to speed non-communicable disease screening and treatment. [video]
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In Blue Nile state, Sudan, girls sit under a bed net provided by UNICEF to prevent malaria, a mosquito-borne illness.

UNICEF Protects Children in Sudan as Malaria, Cholera Cases Rise

Another devastating impact of Sudan's conflict on children: a heightened risk of contracting a preventable disease like malaria or cholera. [video]
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A UNICEF-supported community health worker cares for children in South Sudan.

Funding Cuts Deprive Hard-to-Reach Children of Essential Health Care

UNICEF-supported community health workers bring critical health services to the world's hardest-to-reach children. [video]
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Female nurse touching young girl's finger for blood test

In Zimbabwe, One Girl's Story of Lifesaving Non-Communicable Disease Care

UNICEF’s work to improve outcomes for children living with NCDs in Zimbabwe helped Kelly, 10, receive diagnosis and treatment. [video]
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: In Abbecouta, Senegal, women boil water, a hygienic practice that Hassanha Sow emphasized as part of his role in the UNICEF-supported Community-led Total Sanitation initiative. Boiling water before use can purifying water to ensure the elimination of bacteria and viruses leading to healthier communities.

Strengthening Health Systems at the Community Level in Senegal

A firsthand look at how UNICEF is addressing the needs of girls and women in the country alongside local partners.
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Nurse holding infant in neonatal department in Central African Republic

Training Enhances Neonatal Care in Central African Republic

Maternal and newborn deaths can be reduced in the Central African Republic by strengthening health systems and training dedicated health workers.
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Female Village Health Workers with backpacks and backs turned to camera in Zimbabwe

Village Health Workers Key to Non-Communicable Disease Care in Zimbabwe

UNICEF works to increase support and understanding of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in childhood in low- and middle-income countries.
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In June 2023, Mariam, a Sudanese refugee from the town of Tendelti, collects water from a borehole installed by UNICEF in the village of Koufroun, eastern Chad.

With Guinea Worm Eradication in Sight, a Celebration of a Humanitarian Legacy

In the 1980s, UNICEF and partners took on Guinea worm, a debilitating parasitic disease. Joining them in that fight: former President Jimmy Carter.
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Samah holds the bullet that was removed from her 8-year-old daughter Fatima's head at UNICEF-supported Aljekaika hospital in northern Sudan..

Hit by a Stray Bullet in Sudan

UNICEF is working with partners to support Sudan's flagging health system, providing lifesaving care to children like 8-year-old Fatima. [video]
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