Children and child welfare in the News
The articles listed below include news about children and child welfare issues from locations across the world. This is page 5 of 28.
Zimbabwe water and sanitation sector to receive a boost
Children, males and blacks are at increased risk for food allergies
A recent study has estimated that 2.5% of the United States population (that is about 7.6 million Americans), have food allergies. Food allergy rates were found to be higher for children, non-Hispa...
Treatment and prevention to break the cycle of malnutrition in Niger
In addition to providing treatment for children with severe malnutrition, MSF is distributing ready-to-use supplementary food to over 143,000 children. These products, containing milk, minerals and...
UNICEF welcomes Angolan Government campaign to reduce maternal and infant mortality
According to the results of a Government survey released this month, Angola has made significant strides towards reducing maternal and infant mortality since 2002, with the mortality rate for child...
International Year of Youth launched today
Life-saving supplies for millions affected by flooding in Pakistan
The biggest threats are the outbreak of water-borne diseases such as diarrhoea and cholera, especially deadly to children. We have already received reports of cases of diarrhoea amongst children. F...
Active play is important for children's physical activity
Many young people do not meet current UK physical activity guidelines. Preventing the decline in physical activity that occurs as children enter adolescence may reduce future risk of cardiovascular...
Launch of the National Child Health Week and Measles Campaign in Zambia
The Ministry of Health in Zambia and partners, including UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO), have launched the Integrated National Child Health Week and Measles Campaign in Chawama comp...
