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COVID-19: African countries urged to promote a safe return to school

return to school - The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF urged governments on the continent to promote a safe return to the classroom while also limiting spread of the…

20 August 2020 · 3 min read

Real Life Heroes: building trust, and saving lives

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Real Life Heroes: building trust, and saving lives

Originally from Haiti, Dr. Bélizaire has been working in the humanitarian field since graduating in medicine and, in 2015, began supporting the effort to slow the spread of Ebola in…

17 August 2020 · 4 min read

Coronavirus and schools: Access to handwashing facilities key for safe reopening

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Coronavirus and schools: Access to handwashing facilities key for safe reopening

13 August 2020 · 2 min read

UN praises resilience and vision of younger generation, marking International Youth Day

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UN praises resilience and vision of younger generation, marking International Youth Day

Commemorating International Youth Day, top UN officials have called on leaders around the world to “do everything possible” to enable young people to reach their fullest potential.

12 August 2020 · 3 min read

Global cooperation is our only choice against COVID-19, says WHO chief

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Global cooperation is our only choice against COVID-19, says WHO chief

6 August 2020 · 2 min read

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Storms, coronavirus pose ‘double threat’ for children in Central America and Caribbean – UNICEF

3 August 2020 · 3 min read

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‘No silver bullet’ to combat COVID-19, says UN health agency head

3 August 2020 · 3 min read

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Food

World Food Safety Day: From planting to your plate, everyone has a role to play

7 June 2020 · 4 min read