Nearly 90% of countries have policies for water, sanitation, but fewer than 13% have enough funds & trained staff to fully implement them, says a 2025 UN report.
India after Nigeria recorded highest number of zero-dose children in 2023. The lack of immunisation against deadly diseases puts children at risk of life-threatening diseases.
According to a press release, UNICEF aims to deliver 50 trucks of aid daily in this initial phase of the ceasefire, and serve needs of 2 million people in the region.
The UN agency noted the increased civilian casualties and infrastructure damage in Ukraine with attacks disrupting essential services, including water, heating, and electricity.'
China and India are home to 1.2 billion young people. They’re the pioneers in advancing the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and realising the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’.
The countries signed a memorandum for co-development of UNICORN masts in November 2024. India has been second Asian nation to have such an agreement with Tokyo, after Philippines.
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