Early childhood development

While grassroots activism continues to challenge entrenched norms, the legislative battle against child marriages in Balochistan has been disappointingly sluggish.

Polio predominantly affects children under five and causes lifelong paralysis. Despite global eradication efforts, challenges such as vaccine hesitancy, misinformation, and security threats have hindered progress in the region.

In 2014, the WHO certified India as polio-free after three years without a single case of wild poliovirus. This was a moment of triumph, celebrated globally as a landmark achievement in public health.

Carbon deposits have been found in the lungs of children as young as four undergoing unrelated surgeries. This condition, known as anthracosis or “black lungs,” is usually observed in adults exposed to heavy smoke and dust, such as coal miners and smokers.

The ‘No Time to Waste’ was launched in 2022 to respond to the global food and nutrition crisis. Since then, UNICEF has raised over...

The gendered distribution of food within families continues to socialize girls to eat last and less, often surviving on leftovers after male family members had...

Amid the economic challenges, State Minister for Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya introduced new regulations aimed at addressing corruption in the cereal import sector. Previously, import...

The initiatives outlined by minister Shobha Karandlaje reflect the government's proactive stance towards eliminating child labour and ensuring a secure and nurturing environment for...