Children suffering dire drought across parts of Africa are ... - UNICEF
Aug 22, 2022 · 1 Water security capacity of a population to safeguard sustainable access to adequate quantities of and acceptable quality water for sustaining livelihoods, human well-being, and …
PNG faces high water vulnerabilities – World Water Day 2021
PORT MORESBY, 19 MARCH 2021 – Papua New Guinea is one of 37 hotspot countries in the world that faces extremely high water vulnerabilities, according to a new analysis released by UNICEF …
Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) | UNICEF
UNICEF works in over 100 countries to help provide access to clean water and reliable sanitation, and to promote basic hygiene practices that keep children safe from infectious disease. We partner with …
Government of Lao PDR and UNICEF Deliver Urgent WASH Supplies to …
Sep 15, 2024 · Over the weekend, vital WASH supplies were delivered to flood-affected districts in Vientiane Capital, while earlier last week, initial support reached Luang Namtha province. These …
Safe water and sanitation restored after devastating floods
Apr 29, 2025 · These interventions restored access to clean water and safe sanitation for affected communities, especially children and mothers, helping to prevent waterborne diseases and improve …
Unlocking the transformative power of clean water in Malawi
Mar 20, 2025 · Waterborne diseases The solar-powered water system has improved the health, security and livelihoods of families in Melise’s neighbourhood. Prior to the project, Chipolonga Health Post, …
Eastern and Southern Africa records over 178,000 cholera cases
Mar 24, 2025 · Drinking unsafe water can lead to infections and waterborne diseases like diarrhea, cholera, and typhoid, which can be fatal. Water-related illnesses and inadequate sanitation facilities …
Japan provides fresh funding for life-saving health care, water ...
Mar 17, 2025 · This funding will help to prevent the risk of waterborne disease communities face by supporting the rehabilitation and construction of water supply systems and promoting household …
More than 10 million people, including children, living in ... - UNICEF
Mar 21, 2023 · The associated diseases, such as diarrhea, prevent children from getting the vital nutrients they need. Moreover, malnourished children are more susceptible to waterborne diseases …
Access to adequate sanitation in schools is crucial in the ... - UNICEF
Port-au-Prince, 18 January 2024 – Access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation facilities is a crucial issue in the fight against waterborne diseases in school communities. It is a fundamental right …