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africa1 month ago•4 min saved

Drone strike in rebel-held Goma kills UNICEF worker and two others

A French UN UNICEF aid worker, Karine Buisset, was killed along with two others when drones struck a two-storey residence in the rebel-held city of Goma, DR Congo. President Macron confirmed her death and UN officials condemned the attack as it underscored the risks to civilians and aid workers amid fighting between government forces and M23 rebels, including the increasing use of drones by both sides. The incident comes as M23 controls parts of eastern Congo and international concerns over regional involvement persist.

via BBC|

#africa #dr-congo #goma

health2 months ago•12 min saved

Global cholera vaccine stockpile doubles, enabling preventive campaigns to restart

Global oral cholera vaccine stockpile has surged to about 70 million doses in 2025, allowing preventive vaccination campaigns to resume after more than three years. Mozambique has received 3.6 million doses, the Democratic Republic of the Congo 6.1 million, and Bangladesh 10.3 million are planned as part of a first allocation of 20 million. Vaccines are safe for people over 1 year old, with a one-dose approach used for outbreaks and two doses for longer protection. The effort is financed by Gavi and delivered by UNICEF; sustained cholera control will require investments in water, sanitation and health systems in addition to vaccination.

via World Health Organization (WHO)|

#cholera #gavi #global-supply

entertainment2 months ago•12 min saved

Beckham Breaks Silence on Brooklyn Instagram Feud, Refocuses on Parenting and Social Media Risks

David Beckham addresses Brooklyn Beckham’s Instagram accusations in a CNBC interview, condemning the dangers of social media for young people while defending his parenting approach and noting his UNICEF advocacy amid a broader family feud narrative.

via HuffPost|

#brooklyn-beckham #david-beckham #entertainment

world3 months ago•5 min saved

Gaza's Children Struggle to Rebuild Education Amid Conflict

Children in Gaza are returning to basic education in makeshift tents after two years of war and destruction, with efforts led by UNICEF to provide limited schooling and psychological support amidst ongoing conflict and aid restrictions.

via BBC|

#children #education #gaza

world3 months ago•7 min saved

Unicef Announces 2025 Photo of the Year

The UNICEF Photo of the Year Awards 2025 recognized powerful images highlighting children's lives and struggles worldwide, with first prize going to Elise Blanchard for her documentation of girls in Afghanistan, and other notable entries depicting air pollution in Mongolia, childhood in Indian coal mines, and various conflicts and hardships across the globe. An exhibition of the winning and honorable mention photos will be held in Berlin until April 2026.

via The Guardian|

#childhood #global-issues #photo-awards

world6 months ago•1 min saved

Aid Trucks with Baby Formula Looted in Gaza City

Humanitarian aid trucks carrying baby formula in Gaza were robbed by armed individuals, identified by COGAT as Hamas, depriving thousands of malnourished children of vital supplies amid ongoing conflict and famine. UNICEF condemned the attack and called for respect of humanitarian efforts.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#aid-theft #gaza #hamas

world6 months ago•1 min saved

UNICEF aid trucks looted in Gaza amid escalating violence

UNICEF reports the theft of lifesaving therapeutic food in Gaza, which has deprived over 2,700 malnourished children of essential aid amid ongoing conflict and famine, urging respect for humanitarian efforts and a ceasefire.

via Unicef|

#famine #gaza #malnutrition

health6 months ago•1 min saved

Global Rise: More Children Are Obese Than Underweight

As of 2025, children worldwide are now more likely to be obese than underweight, marking a significant shift in global nutrition trends. While the decline in underweight children is positive, the rapid rise in childhood obesity poses serious health risks, highlighting the complex nature of malnutrition.

via vox.com|

#child-obesity #global-health #health

health7 months ago•1 min saved

UNICEF Reports Global Rise in Childhood Obesity Over Underweight

A UNICEF report reveals that for the first time, more children worldwide are obese than underweight, with 10% affected by obesity and a significant increase in overweight children, highlighting a growing global health crisis.

via The New York Times|

#child-nutrition #child-obesity #global-health

health7 months ago•3 min saved

Global Childhood Obesity Surpasses Underweight Rates, UN Reports

For the first time, more children and adolescents worldwide are obese than undernourished, driven by the marketing and availability of ultra-processed foods, with UNICEF warning of a global health crisis and urging governments to implement stricter regulations and policies.

via Images Dawn|

#children #health #junk-food

health7 months ago•2 min saved

UNICEF Warns Childhood Obesity Outpaces Underweight Rates Globally

A UNICEF report reveals that more children worldwide are now obese than underweight, with 188 million affected, highlighting a global shift in child malnutrition from undernutrition to obesity, driven by ultra-processed foods and dietary changes across regions.

via CNN|

#child-obesity #global-health #health

world7 months ago•1 min saved

Global Rise in Childhood Obesity Surpasses Underweight Rates, UNICEF Reports

A UNICEF report reveals that for the first time, more school-aged children are obese than severely undernourished, with one-fifth of children aged 5-19 overweight and half of them obese, highlighting a concerning global health trend.

via The Economist|

#childhood-obesity #global-health #malnutrition

health7 months ago•3 min saved

Childhood obesity now exceeds underweight rates worldwide, UNICEF reports

For the first time, more children worldwide are obese than underweight, driven by diets high in ultra-processed foods, with UNICEF urging governments to implement policies to protect children's health and prevent the economic and health impacts of obesity.

via BBC|

#child-obesity #health #malnutrition

world7 months ago•4 min saved

UNICEF Warns of Unthinkable Conditions in Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict

UNICEF warns of a dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza City, where ongoing conflict has led to a collapse of essential services, widespread famine, and rising malnutrition among children, with urgent calls for increased aid and international intervention.

via UN News|

#children #crisis #gaza

world7 months ago•1 min saved

Gaza Famine Crisis: Urgent Humanitarian Concerns Amidst Political Silence

A UNICEF official criticizes the bickering over hunger in Gaza, highlighting the need for international press access to verify conditions amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has resulted in significant casualties and suffering, especially among children.

via Politico|

#gaza #hamas #humanitarian