Thursday, March 28, 2024

Topic: CHILDREN

Mystery child hepatitis outbreak passes 1,000 recorded cases, says WHO

In addition to tackling COVID and the monkeypox outbreak, the UN health agency has also been keeping a close eye on the puzzling spread of hepatitis in previously healthy children, which has left dozens needing lifesaving liver transplants.

Thousands of children endure ‘horrific conditions’ in conflict zones: UN report

The annual UN report on Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC), released on Monday, details the devastating impact that various forms of conflict had on children around the world in 2021.

80% of Gaza children suffer depression after 15 years of blockade: Report

Four out of five children in the Gaza Strip suffer from depression, sadness, and fear. 

Ukraine: At least two children killed in war every day

In Ukraine, nearly 100 days since the Russian invasion, at least two children have been killed every day with many more injured, UN humanitarians said

Ukraine says 243 children killed amid war, 444 wounded

Ukraine says 243 children have been killed since Russia started its offensive, with another 444 wounded.

World’s richest countries damaging child health worldwide: UNICEF

Over-consumption in the world’s richest countries is creating unhealthy, dangerous, and toxic conditions for children globally, according to UNICEF.