UNICEF has several key initiatives that directly impact pediatrics:
Immunization: UNICEF supports vaccination programs that protect children from infectious diseases such as measles, polio, and tetanus. Nutrition: Through its nutrition programs, UNICEF addresses malnutrition by providing essential vitamins and nutrients, promoting breastfeeding, and supporting therapeutic feeding for severely malnourished children. Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH): UNICEF works to ensure children have access to safe drinking water, improved sanitation facilities, and hygiene education to prevent waterborne diseases. Child Protection: UNICEF's child protection initiatives aim to prevent violence, abuse, and exploitation of children while providing support for those affected. Early Childhood Development (ECD): Programs focused on ECD promote cognitive, social, and emotional development through early learning, health, and nutrition interventions.
