Only 15 Guinea Worm Cases Reported Last Year
The prospect of eradicating Guinea worm disease remains on track, with just 15 human cases reported in two countries in 2024, reports The Carter Center.
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Solar Energy Revolutionizes Vaccine Distribution in Rural Africa
Solar-powered refrigeration systems are revolutionizing vaccine storage in remote African communities, providing reliable cold chain infrastructure that maintains life-saving immunizations even during power outages and natural disasters.
Keeping the Lights on for Immunization
With KSrelief, UNICEF is powering 13 hospitals to store vaccines safely for women and children in Afghanistan.
Moving Toward the Finish Line in the Polio Fight
A nationwide immunization campaign backed by UNICEF and partners kicked off in February in Pakistan, one of the last two countries where wild poliovirus remains endemic. Efforts are focused on reaching every unvaccinated child under 5.
A Ray of Sunshine for Families in Crisis in Myanmar
UNICEF Regional Director June Kunugi shares a moving account from Myanmar’s Dala Township, where innovative support programs are transforming lives of children with disabilities amid ongoing crisis, combining therapeutic care with financial assistance to give hope to vulnerable families.