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Extreme weather kept nearly 250m kids out of school in 2024 – UNICEF

Extreme weather caused significant disruptions to education worldwide in 2024, with around 242 million students in 85 countries missing lessons due to heatwaves, storms,...

18.2m children born into hunger in 2024, aid group reports

Global childhood hunger rose significantly in 2024, with 18.2 million children born into food insecurity, according to a new Save the Children analysis of...

Rachel weeping for her children: Finding hope for Nigeria this Christmas

In the aftermath of the tragic stampede in Nigeria that took the lives of many, including children, the words from the Bible in Jeremiah...

Heatwave kills 400 children in Europe, Asia – UNICEF

Soaring summer temperatures in Europe and Central Asia are killing nearly 400 children a year, according to new analysis of the latest available data...

Experts warn of serious health impacts from climate change for pregnant women, children, older people

Pregnant women, newborns, children, adolescents and older people are facing serious health complications due to climate change, according to a new collection of papers...

Group seeks measures to address impact of climate change on children, nation

An NGO, Save The Children International (SCI), has called for measures by the government and individuals to address the impact of climate change on...

460m children at risk of extreme heat in South Asia – UNICEF

In South Asia, 460 million or 75 per cent of children are at risk every year due to extreme heat, according to the UN...

Climate change: Ghanaian president drums support for women, children

Ghanaian President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has urged African countries to give women and children a hearing in climate change discussions to ensure inclusive...

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Nigeria declares malaria elimination as key priority

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating malaria, recognising the disease as a critical public...
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The Philippines: Group seeks review of Solid Waste Management Act implementation

On the 24th anniversary of Republic Act (RA) 9003, also known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of...

Nigeria’s power sector: Challenges, reforms and future potential

Nigeria’s power sector is a key component of the nation’s economy. However, it is grappling with challenges as it...

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Nigeria declares malaria elimination as key priority

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The Philippines: Group seeks review of Solid Waste Management Act implementation

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