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 7 of 28.
No best approach to education for all children with autism
A recent report evaluating educational strategies used to teach children and young people with autism concludes that there is no single ideal approach for teaching all children who have autism. The...
Otago-UK research may bring 'radical overhaul' to family court system
How best to support children affected by conflicts within families is the subject of an innovative study. Researchers will examine the roles of both negative parenting and children's own interpreta...
UNICEF UK launches campaign on children's rights
UNICEF UK launches a major campaign to emphasize the importance of children′s rights and to encourage everyone to show commitment to upholding these rights.
Protect children from the allure of smoking, say doctors
A news report has warned that children who smoke face years of tobacco addiction that can lead to life-threatening diseases and premature death.
BMA Scotland calls for an end to the ridiculous pricing of alcohol
A recent survey in Scotland has found that 52% of 13 year olds and 82% of 15 year olds have had at least one alcoholic drink and that shops and off-licences were the second most common source for p...
Call to protect hospitals, schools from impact of disasters
WHO and UNICEF today called on governments to strengthen risk reduction measures in four key areas so that health and education systems are able to cope with disasters, including the risks from cli...
Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu, NZ update
Medics in New Zealand are reporting an increase in the number of people presenting at surgeries with flu symptoms. Most of these people have not travelled overseas and are likely to be experiencing...
Western Australia Health confirms two more swine flu cases
The Australian Department of Health has confirmed two more cases of human swine influenza in Western Australia, bringing the total number of cases in the state to four. The most recently confirmed ...
Global use of rotavirus vaccines recommended
WHO has recommended that rotavirus vaccination be included in all national immunization programmes to provide protection against a virus that is responsible for more than 500 000 diarrhoeal deaths ...
Update on Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu in New Zealand
The cumulative total of confirmed cases in New Zealand is 11. This is an increase of one since yesterday's update. A new confirmed case of H1N1 flu was notified last night in Auckland, New Zeala...
Increased Public Health Response to H1N1 Flu in Victoria, Australia
The Australian Health Protection Committee (AHPC) and Chief Medical Officer, Prof Jim Bishop, have advised increasing the H1N1 pandemic response to a modified SUSTAIN level for Victoria while keepi...
Update on products free of colours associated with hyperactivity
The UK Food Standards Agency has updated its list of product ranges that do not contain the six food colours associated with possible hyperactivity in young children. A further two manufacturers pr...
Football rivals united in the goal of an AIDS free generation
At 19.45pm GMT on 27 May 2009, Manchester United and FC Barcelona meet in the UEFA Champions League Final for the first time. On the pitch Manchester United and Barcelona are football rivals. Off t...
Human Swine Influenza update - Pacific Dawn cruise
New South Wales Chief Health Officer, Kerry Chant has confirmed two more cases - one crew member and one adult passenger from the Pacific Dawn cruise, have returned positive test results for human ...
