Drugs Abuse

23/09/2025

What is Pneumonia?

Pneumonia is an acute respiratory infection of the lungs. It doesn’t have one single cause – it can develop from either bacteria, viruses or fungi in the air.

Many people associate pneumonia with the elderly, but it is actually the biggest infectious killer of children worldwide.

Preventing pneumonia is possible through increasing protective measures, such as ensuring newborns and young children are breastfed early, vaccinated, have access to clean water, good nutrition and limited exposure to air pollution.

Pneumonia kills more children than any other infectious disease

23/09/2025

What are non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and how do they connect to mental health?

NCDs refer to a wide range of chronic diseases that are nontransmissible and often lifelong. This includes cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes, and cancers. Severe childhood-onset NCDs include sickle cell disease, type 1 diabetes, and childhood heart diseases.

Mental health and NCDs are deeply interconnected. Many mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety, are chronic conditions. Conversely, individuals with NCDs like diabetes or heart disease are at a significantly higher risk of experiencing mental health challenges.

UNICEF is committed to ensuring that children impacted by NCDs and mental health conditions receive the care and support they need.

22/09/2025

Measles is a highly contagious virus.

For young children, it can be deadly. But we know how to stop it.

Measles vaccines are safe and effective. Two doses of a measles-containing vaccine provide 99 per cent protection from measles for life. They are the best way to prevent children from contracting measles and spreading the disease to others.

Here's what you need to know about the outbreaks and their impact on children

20/07/2025

20/07/2025

- or TB - is caused by bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis that mainly affects the lungs.

Common symptoms include
❗️ Cough
❗️ Chest pains
❗️ Weight loss
❗️ Fever
❗️ Night sweats

Yes! Tuberculosis is curable and preventable.

20/07/2025

Take steps to lower your cancer risk:

🚭 Avoid to***co
🏃‍♂️ Stay physically active
🥦 Eat more fruits and vegetables
⚖️ Maintain a healthy weight
🍷 Limit alcohol consumption

Let's beat cancer!

20/07/2025

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06/06/2025

What is anxiety?

It is natural for children to feel worried and anxious at times, about things like friendships, speaking in front of a crowd or taking an exam.

It’s when the worrying continues and makes everyday life hard that anxiety becomes a problem.

Learn more about mental health, anxiety symptoms and ways to help your child cope.

Feelings of anxiety among children are preventable and treatable