Three in every five newborns not breastfed in first hour of life
According to UNICEF and WHO report, newborns who breastfeed in the first hour of life are significantly more likely to survive.
Jul 31, 2018, 12:10 PM IST
Rotavirus vaccine for children would yearly save 5,000 lives in MP, says UNICEF
According to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), introduction of free Rotavirus vaccine for children under the age of one would prevent at least 5,000 deaths who die of diarrhoea in Madhya Pradesh every year.
Apr 07, 2017, 23:08 PM IST
UNICEF calls for immediate action against Zika virus
The United Nations Children' s Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday called for immediate action to help stop the spread of Zika virus which is the suspected underlying cause of soaring cases of microcephaly in newborn babies in Brazil.
Feb 03, 2016, 06:58 AM IST
Breastfeeding has lifesaving benefits: UNICEF
Breastfeeding has lifesaving benefits, the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) said in a statement here late on Thursday.
Jan 29, 2016, 10:10 AM IST
Nepal elected as UNICEF's executive board member
Nepal was elected as a member of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) executive board on Saturday, representing the group of Asia-Pacific states for the term 2016-2018, government officials said.
Jan 10, 2016, 02:17 AM IST
3.9 million in South Sudan face extreme hunger: UN
Extreme hunger is pushing people to the brink of a catastrophe in parts of South Sudan as 3.9 million people nationwide face severe food insecurity
Oct 23, 2015, 10:03 AM IST
