Dhaka, 20 May, 2020: The Government of Japan has committed a new contribution of USD 254,545 to improve the coverage of critical Severe and Acute Malnutrition treatment services and thereby reduce child mortality in Sierra Leone. This commitment was formalised at a time when Government of Sierra Leone, Government of Japan and UNICEF are acknowledging the successful implementation of the project "Addressing critical gaps […]
Dhaka, 17 May, 2020: As the coronavirus pandemic continues to unfold, many parents are wondering how to talk to their kids about the health crisis in a meaningful way without making them more worried than they already might be. Know Your Value founder and “Morning Joe” co-host Mika Brzezinski recently chatted with Dr. Leana Wen, an […]
Dhaka, 14 May, 2020: The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has brought with it fear and uncertainty. Many parents are asking about when there will be a COVID-19 vaccine and what to do about routine childhood vaccinations during the pandemic. We're here to provide answers to your most common questions. When will the vaccine […]
Dhaka, 7 May, 2020: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has upended family life around the world. School closures, working remotely, physical distancing — it’s a lot to navigate for parents to navigate. Robert Jenkins, UNICEF’s Global Chief of Education, offers five tips to help keep children’s education on track while they’re staying home. 1. Plan a […]
ঢাকা, ৪, মে, ২০২০: করোনাভাইরাসের সংক্রমণ মোকাবিলায় এখন সবাইকে বাড়িতে থাকতে হচ্ছে। এ অবস্থায় শিশুদের সময় কাটছে মুঠোফোনে, গ্যাজেটে, বই পড়ে, ছবি এঁকে কিংবা কার্টুন দেখে। স্কুল বন্ধ থাকায় এবং বাইরে বের হতে না পারায় সব ধরনের খেলাধুলা একদম বন্ধ। কিন্তু বিশ্ব স্বাস্থ্য সংস্থা সতর্ক করেছে, লকডাউনে ঘরবন্দী ও নিষ্ক্রিয় থাকায় শিশু-কিশোরদের স্থূলতার হার বাড়তে […]
Dhaka, 4, May, 2020: During the COVID-19 pandemic, getting outside can be a great idea for both the physical and mental health of you and your family. But as with everything else these days, going outside needs to be done safely. Here are my top seven tips for what you need to think about as […]
ঢাকা, ২৭ এপ্রিল, ২০২০: মৌসুম বদলের এই সময়ে প্রতিবছরই শিশুরা জ্বর, সর্দিকাশি বা ফ্লুতে আক্রান্ত হয়। এবার এর সঙ্গে যোগ হয়েছে করোনাভাইরাসের সংক্রমণের আতঙ্ক। শিশুদের ক্ষেত্রে করোনার উপসর্গ হয় মৃদু। তবে অনেক শিশুই নীরব বাহক। অর্থাৎ তেমন উপসর্গ না থাকলেও সে ভাইরাসটি পরিবারের অন্যদের মধ্যে ছড়িয়ে দিচ্ছে। শিশুরা আক্রান্ত হলে সাধারণত জ্বর, সর্দি, কাশির উপসর্গ […]
Dhaka, April 21, 2020: A new story book that aims to help children understand and come to terms with COVID-19 has been produced by a collaboration of more than 50 organizations working in the humanitarian sector, including the World Health Organization, the United Nations Children’s Fund, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the International […]
Dhaka, April 21, 2020: With the extension of the stay-at-home orders across the U.S, people everywhere are feeling the impacts, including children. "I think people are starting to recognize that social distancing is going to last a lot longer than we initially thought. It's normal to feel anxious, upset, and sad over everything we sort […]
Dhaka, 19, April, 2020: 1. One-on-one time Can’t go to work? Schools closed? Worried about money? It is normal to feel stressed and overwhelmed. School shutdown is also a chance to make better relationships with our children and teenagers. One-on-One time is free and fun. It makes children feel loved and secure, and shows them […]
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