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On 27 October, Massara, a vaccinator, prepares to administer a tetanus vaccine to pregnant women at Al Jubarab primary health care facility in Atbara, River Nile State. “I vaccinate more than 20 women a day,” she explains. “It was difficult in the beginning many refused. But after sustained awareness sessions and community outreach, women now come willingly.” At the remote facility UNICEF-supported facility thousands of families displaced by the conflict as well as those from the host community access critical health care services like vaccinations, medical consultations, nutrition care, antenatal and postnatal care and essential medicines. UNICEF under the THABAT - Enhancing Community Resilience project, funded by the World Bank is supporting the delivery of integrated lifesaving healthcare services like nutrition, immunization, antenatal, postnatal services, medical consultations and essential medicines closer to vulnerable displaced and host communities in Al Jubarab locality, River Nile state at health facilities and through mobile clinics.

Health Sudan

28. May 2026

Vaccination campaigns eliminate deadly maternal and newborn disease

South Sudan and Sudan have eliminated maternal and neonatal tetanus through large-scale vaccination programmes, safer childbirth practices, and expanded maternal healthcare services.

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Zaitoon Ragman with her baby Naa-iqah (6 days old) and older children Raeez, Naa-ilah and Raheez at their home in Mitchell's Plain South Africa. Zaitoon survived PPH after child birth. Postpartum hemorrage (PPH) is severe bleeding after childbirth. Left without essential care, when a mother dies, her children face significantly higher risk of death themselves. WHO partners to stop Postpartum hemorrage (PPH) and save the lives of women and mothers. photo: KSchermbrucker/WHO 16 September 2025

Health South Africa

29. November 2025

Lifesaving Rules to Protect Postpartum Mamas

South Africa has begun applying new international guidelines that require action at just 300 mL of blood loss, enabling earlier treatment of postpartum haemorrhage and helping save lives like that of Cape Town mother Zaitoon Ragman.

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A mother is using traditional Maldivian cooking utensils to prepare a meal for her children.

Health Maldives

11. November 2025

First-Ever Triple Elimination of Mother-to-Child Diseases

In the Maldives, health authorities have achieved a world first: eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B, a milestone validated by the World Health Organization.

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Society Indonesia

28. July 2025

More Nutrition, Less Children with Impaired Growth

A national survey reveals that the stunting rate among Indonesian children is declining, marking positive progress towards reaching the 14% target by 2029, set by the country’s President.

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Newly born babies at Parirenyatwa's Mbuya Nehanda Maternity Hospital, Zimbabwe

Health Zimbabwe

27. April 2025

Vaccines Here are Saving Many, Many Children’s Lives

Higher immunization rates and greater access to vaccines are saving six lives per minute in Zimbabwe.

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Society The World

21. March 2025

Making the World a Better Place, for Our Kids’ Sake

Through investments and programs, UNICEF has played a key role in helping the world become a better place for children, from improving health and education to changing social and traditional stigmas.

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Health Kenya

13. September 2024

Baby’s “First Vaccine”: Breastfeeding Rates Soar

Kenyan authorities are deploying baby-friendly initiatives to significantly reduce rates of early childhood mortality, including breastfeeding, which is often considered a baby’s “first vaccine” given that it is packed with customized protection.

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Society Laos

15. February 2024

Are Midwives the Key to Safer Childbirth?

Midwives have recently been in high demand in Laos, as the Southeast Asian country works toward greater protection of mothers during pregnancy and childbirth.

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Health United States

17. January 2024

First Ever Oral Treatment for Postpartum Depression, Approved!

The first oral medication to treat postpartum depression in new mothers has just been approved in the United States.

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Health Bangladesh

14. December 2023

Little Ones to Get Better Care and Nutrition Here

Bangladesh is set to receive $210 million to fund a project designed to enhance investments that will benefit children in their early years and, by extension, mothers who will be in a better and stronger position to care for their families.