COVID-19 pandemic response
The COVID-19 pandemic that gripped the entire world continues to spread in several countries even as governments are vaccinating their people on a war footing. New variants have emerged, challenging the medical and scientific fraternity in more ways than one. Even the most powerful economies had to face hardships brought about by the lockdowns and…, UNICEF’s Programmatic Response, UNICEF has been a part of the COVID-19 emergency response right from the start. Working closely with the Government of India, UNICEF acted fast, was flexible and open to learning, adopted a multi-sectoral approach and worked together with WHO and other UN agencies towards a one UN action plan. The objectives of UNICEF were two-fold: Pillar 1 -…, Co-ordination with states, UNICEF India Country Office (ICO) worked closely with all states across India to procure emergency medical supplies, for supportive supervision of COVID-19 facilities, to provide psychosocial support, and to the roll-out of Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) activities. UNICEF supported states in their epidemic response, planning…