UNICEF
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New data reveals a backlog in childhood vaccinations resulting from COVID-19 pandemic
SWITZERLAND – Data from the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) shows that 23 million children missed out on basic…
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Kenya receives over 182,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses from France
KENYA – Over 182,000 vaccine doses donated by France to the COVAX facility have arrived in Kenya through UNICEF. The AstraZeneca vaccine shots will help…
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UK responds to Uganda’s Oxygen appeal with over US$708,000, to benefit 1.8 million people
UGANDA – The UK has announced a commitment of £500,000 (over $708,000) to UNICEF Uganda’s COVID-19 appeal, vital support that will benefit over 1.8 million…
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Relief for patients living with HIV/AIDS in Kenya as US, Kenya end ARVs stalemate
KENYA – National Aids Control Council (NACC) CEO Ruth Masha has said the committee convened by the council held a series of meetings with US…
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Canada announces US$8m support for hospitals in Ghana’s Ashanti region
GHANA – The Canadian government in partnership with UNICEF has offered US$ 8 million to improve quality health, nutrition, sanitation, and hygiene services in four…
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GAVI receives US $28.9 million from KFW Development Bank to boost routine vaccinations for children in EAC
EAST AFRICA – KfW has given US $28.9 million on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to support GAVI,…
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UNICEF receives US $39 million from Japan for vaccine cold chains in Nigeria and other countries
NIGERIA – Nigeria will benefit from Japan’s US $39 million donation to UNICEF for provision of cold chain equipment in priority storage sites based on…
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UNICEF secures long-term supply of Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine
RUSSIA – UNICEF has entered an agreement with Russian Direct Investment fund(RDIF), through its wholly owned subsidiary, Human Vaccine, for a supply of 220 million…