Almost all of the world’s children are exposed to at least one climate hazard, with as many as 1.8 billion put in danger by droughts and 1.2 billion by extreme heat, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said in a report on Tuesday, identifying Pakistan among the countries most vulnerable to climate hazards. UNICEF said […]
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UN warns of growing toll of violence on children in Lebanon
The United Nations (UN) has expressed alarm over the growing toll of violence on children in Lebanon, reporting that an average of 11 children have been killed or injured every day over the past week amid intensified military activity. According to the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), 77 children were killed or injured during the last […]
Probe links syringe reuse to rising HIV cases among children in Punjab
A surge in HIV cases among children in Punjab has been linked to unsafe medical practices at a government hospital, according to an investigation by BBC. Read More: Punjab CM orders probe into AIDS outbreak in Taunsa The findings focus on Tehsil Headquarters Hospital in Taunsa, where doctors first identified an unusual rise in paediatric HIV infections in […]
Murad Ali Shah launches digital attendance system
KARACHI – Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah inaugurated the Student Attendance Monitoring and Redress System (SAMRS) on Thursday, calling it a groundbreaking step toward technology-driven reform in Pakistan’s education sector. Speaking at the launch event in Karachi, the chief minister said SAMRS is the country’s first integrated digital platform that connects student attendance […]
UN reports major surge in Gaza aid, urges greater NGO access
UNITED NATIONS – The United Nations announced that over 24,000 tons of humanitarian aid have entered Gaza since the ceasefire took effect earlier this month, marking a significant increase in relief efforts. UN officials, however, stressed the urgent need for greater NGO access to ensure effective distribution of life-saving supplies. Despite progress, they warned that […]
Pakistan Rolls Out HPV Vaccine Amid Myths and Misconceptions
Pakistan has launched the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine as part of its routine immunization program, beginning its first vaccination campaign from September 15 to 27 in Punjab, Sindh, Islamabad, and AJK. The vaccine is designed to prevent HPV infections that can cause cervical, vulvar, vaginal, anal, and head and neck cancers. While the move […]
Gaza war claims nearly 19,000 children in 22 months: UNICEF
The war in Gaza has caused severe suffering, especially for children. Turkish media reports that on average, one Palestinian child dies every hour. Since October 7, 2023, Israeli attacks have killed 18,592 children in Gaza. This number makes up 31% of all casualties in the region during the past 22 months. The relentless bombings and […]
Gaza’s children face dangerous hunger crisis, UNICEF urges Israel to allow aid
UNICEF has raised alarm over the growing number of hungry and sick children in Gaza. Due to blocked aid, food and medicine are not reaching them. The number of malnourished children has increased sharply in recent months. Israel’s restrictions are making the crisis worse. In May, over 5,100 children under five suffered from severe malnutrition. […]
Govt prepares national program for children with autism
Govt prepares national program for children with autism. The government has prepared the country’s first national program for children with autism and mental retardation. Minister for National Health Services Abdul Qadir Patel, in a statement today (Saturday), said his ministry will extend cooperation for the establishment of Autism and Mental Disorder centers in the four […]
KP govt to establish 10 tent hospitals in flood-hit districts
KP Govt to establish 10 tent hospitals in flood-hit districts. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government finalized plans for tented hospital establishment in flood-hit areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. UNICEF to be assisting the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government in establishing the tented hospitals. Official sources informed on Thursday about the finalized plans. “All the needed stuff has been acquired. However, […]