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Latest in Tag: children
154,000 children examined as part of presidential early detection sub-initiative
The initiative is being implemented under the umbrella of the 100 Million Healthy Lives Initiative
Children in US more likely to be gun victims than those in other high-income countries
“The dangers young people face from firearms in America go well beyond school shootings, which account for only a fraction of all gun-related deaths,” the NPR said last week following the massacre shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
Cairo University establishes largest medical complex for children in Middle East
The complex is complementary to the pediatrics units in Qasr Al-Ainy Hospitals, increasing the bed capacity by more than 300 beds, including intensive care beds and nurseries.
Children are builders of Egyptâs future: First Lady
She stated on her official page on Facebook, that children are the most precious thing Egypt have, and they have many rights they should enjoy without any discrimination.
Egypt launches 5th Awladna International Art Forum for children with disabilities
The opening ceremony was attended by Egyptâs Minister of Culture Inas Abdel, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled Al-Enany, Minister of Planning Hala El-Said, Minister of Immigration Nabila Makram, Governor of Fayoum Ahmed Al-Ansari, President of the National Council for Women Maya Morsi, and President of the Cairo Opera House Magdy Saber.
Opinion| Egypt to enact a law to combat parental violence against children
In fact, the issue of violence directed against children is a complex and multidimensional matter, as violence against children means the use of all forms of physical, psychological, or verbal punishment on the part of the parents, one of them, or one of the individuals surrounding the child. This also includes psychological violence such as ridicule and insult and the lack of care for them in all aspects of health and economics, in addition to their exploitation in work that is not commensurate with their abilities, whether cognitive or physical.
Health Ministry allows COVID-19 vaccination for children
Egyptâs COVID-19 vaccine stock sufficient to cover Children aged 15 years, says cabinet spokesperson
Over 15 million children in Egypt vaccinated against polio in 3 days: Health Ministry
Last recorded case of poliomyelitis in country was in 2004
Over 8 million children vaccinated on 1st day of Egyptâs Poliomyelitis campaign
Number equals about 52.9% of total targeted number of children
Teaching children empathy measurably improves creative abilities: Research
Creativity scores among intervention group were 78% higher than control group
Gayer-Anderson Museum hosts art exhibition for children
The exhibition aims to help children express their creativity and imagination without any boundaries.
Egyptian NGO for children with disabilities receives JICA Award
The newly established JICA Egypt Office Chief Representative Award aims to give commendations to development partners who are considered to be an asset for JICAâs activities in Egypt.
USAID grants $5m to support 40k vulnerable mothers, children in Egypt
The grant will complement the Egyptian Ministry of Social Solidarityâs national social protection Takaful and Karama programme, by providing six months of food assistance to 40,000 vulnerable pregnant and nursing women and children under the age of two in Egypt.
Egypt seeks to improve living standards of children: Human Rights Committee
Health care programmes examine 11.5 million students in 22,000 schools
Traffic accidents leading cause of death among children, youth: Guterres
90% of victims live in low- and middle-income countries
Egypt to launch 5th annual children’s literature conference on 18-19 November
âChildrenâs Literature and Egypt’s Vision 2030â conference is organised by Childrenâs Literature Documentation and Research Center at Dar El-Kotb.
NCCM, EU, UNICEF launch campaign promoting safer internet use for children
The launch occurred under the auspices of the National Council for Childhood and Motherhood (NCCM) in cooperation with UNICEF, and with funding from the European Union (EU).
What fortified milk can do for your children
Proper nutrition is crucial for optimal growth and development. Children, in particular, have higher nutritional needs than adults, and are often at risk of micronutrient deficiencies as they are introduced to different foods and many develop picky eating habits at a young age.
Young Egyptian wins 2nd prize in Chinese competition for childrenâs story writing
The competition was held to raise awareness on methods of combating the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
54 million children worldwide risk malnourishment due to COVID-19: UNICEFÂ
UNICEF has defined wasting as a life-threatening form of malnutrition, causing weakness and thinness in children, putting them at greater risk of dying, poor growth, development and learning.
Glances of Egyptian childrenâs lives under COVID-19 lockdown
Despite rise in sleeping disorders, online gaming addiction, some parents say curfew helped bring families closer
How to keep children entertained and relaxed during quarantine
Meanwhile, 60% of all children live in one of the 82 countries with a full (7% of countries) or partial (53%) lockdown, accounting for 1.4 billion youth who have had their learning affected, according to latest UNICEF figures.
Essential role of fortified powdered milk in childrenâs daily diet
Itâs very common at that age for children to rebel against their parents in general by asserting positions that signal their personal independence. This tends to come with changes in their dietary habits, which often entail the exclusion of milk from their diet as a way for children to express that theyâve grown up, or because theyâre bored with the taste of milk
Egypt leads international initiative supporting women, children through COVID-19
Initiative to address, mitigate impacts of pandemic on most vulnerable sectors of society
30 risk factors found during and after pregnancy for children developing psychosis
This study will guide future psychosis research, form basis for psychosis risk prediction models
Egypt launches 2.0 Curriculum for special needs childrenÂ
Inclusive and special education have been at the centre of conversation at an event hosted by the Ministry of Education together with its partners.
10th Hakawy International Arts Festival for Children to showcase diverse theatre programme
The ten-day festival is brought to audiences by the AFCA Foundation for Arts and Culture, an independent entertainment organisation targeting teens and children in Egypt. This yearâs edition witnesses a collaboration with the Dutch Embassy in Cairo that supports the festival with four Dutch performances including one premiere.
Ministry of Health launches national campaign for vaccination against poliomyelitis
Campaign targets all children in Egypt from 1 day to 5 year oldsÂ
Child law amendment to include new rights for children: MP
The amendment will also develop a legislative framework that allows children to easily move from alternative care to independent life, says Maher.
Third phase of ending violence against children kicks off, focusing on teenagers
Campaign to find an end to the culturally acceptable behaviour of mistreating children, and using various kinds of violence against adolescences