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Page updated: As the child's intake of foods and drinks increases, the risk of diarrhoea substantially increases. Contamination of foods with germs is a major cause of diarrhoea and other illnesses that cause child
Page updated: After 6 months of age, when babies begin to eat foods, breastfeeding should continue for up to two years and beyond because it is an important source of nutrition, energy and protection from illness.
Page updated: Violence against women is a serious public health problem in most communities. When a woman is pregnant, violence is very dangerous to both the woman and her pregnancy. It increases the risk of miscar
Page updated: Hygiene is very important during menstruation. Clean and dry feminine hygiene products should be available to girls and women. A clean, private space should be provided to allow them to clean themselv
Page updated: Wasichana na wavulana lazima walindwe dhidi ya aina zote za unyanyasaji na udhalilishaji. Hii ni pamoja na udhalilishaji wa kimwili, kijinsia na kihisia, kupuuzwa, na vitendo vinavyodhuru kama vile nd
Page updated: No child or adult living with or affected by HIV should ever be stigmatized or discriminated against. Parents, teachers and leaders have a key role to play in HIV education and prevention and in reduc
Page updated: Children have the right to education, even during emergencies. Having children attend a safe, child-friendly school helps to reinforce their sense of normalcy and start the process of healing.
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Page updated: All children have a right to age-appropriate information, to be heard and to participate in making decisions that concern them. Fulfilment of this right enables children to take an active role in thei
Page updated: During an illness, children need additional fluids and encouragement to eat regular meals, and breastfeeding infants need to breastfeed more often. After an illness, children need to be offered more f
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Page updated: In the workplace, pregnant women and mothers should be protected from discrimination and exposure to health risks and granted time to breastfeed or express breastmilk. They should be entitled to mater
Page updated: Kila mtoto ana haki ya jina na utaifa. Utaratibu wa kusajili watoto wakati wa kuzaliwa unasaidia kuhakikisha kuwa mtoto anapata haki yake ya elimu, huduma za afya, sheria na huduma za kijamii. Usajili
Page updated: All people living with HIV should know their rights.
Page updated: Landmines and unexploded devices are extremely dangerous. They can explode and kill or disable many people if touched, stepped on or disturbed in any way. Children and their families should stay only
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Page updated: Very thin and/or swollen children need special medical care. They should be taken to a trained health worker or health facility for assessment and treatment.
Page updated: Every woman has the right to quality health care, especially a pregnant woman or a new mother. Health workers should be technically competent and sensitive to cultural practices and should treat all w