Protecting children from disease outbreaks in Kyrgyzstan
Due to declining vaccination rates, multiple contagious yet preventable diseases have made a recent resurgence. In 2024, Europe and Central Asia saw the highest number of measles cases in more than 25 years. UNICEF-supported health care workers are going the distance to reach children and ensure they get the necessary immunizations to stay healthy. In Kyrgyzstan, medical nurse Jiydegul Rysbaeva has delivered lifesaving vaccines to children in remote areas for more than 36 years.
Watch how a health care worker delivers vaccines on horseback >>
Delivering medical care to young children in Zimbabwe
In parts of Zimbabwe, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like cancer, high blood pressure and diabetes are a growing threat among children. These diseases lead to the death of nearly 1 million people under the age of 20 globally each year. UNICEF is working with communities to raise awareness about the impacts of NCDs and ensure care reaches those who need it most. Village health workers are joining this work to deliver health care information and services to neighbors.
See the role volunteers play in addressing NCDs >>
A beacon of hope: Reaching children wherever they are in Yemen
For children facing malnutrition, disease outbreaks and lack of access to health care, every minute counts. UNICEF-supported mobile teams are driving across many remote parts of the country delivering essential health and nutrition services to children and families. Amid ongoing conflict, the mobile teams provide a sense of hope for children and commitment to ensure children grow up healthy and safe.
Learn more about how UNICEF-supported mobile teams are delivering health care to Yemen’s children >>
Caring for children’s mental health and physical safety in Syria
After over a decade of devastating conflict, Syria is finally on the path to recovery. However, the remnants of war are still a threat to families and children. UNICEF has set up child-friendly spaces where children can receive mental health and psychosocial support and attend awareness sessions on how to respond when encountering unexploded devices near their villages.
Read more about UNICEF’s impact on children in Syria on their way to recovery >>
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