Healthcare
Giving Children a Healthy Start in Life
The first two years of a child’s life are the most vital. A healthy and happy environment in the early years gives a child the best chance for the future.
Sadly, many young children around the world today aren’t getting the right food, health care and opportunities for play and development they need for a healthy life.
Millions of children under five die each year and rates of death in pregnancy or childbirth continue to be high.
Everyone has the right to a healthy life. We help give children a healthy start
in life by:
- preventing avoidable childhood illnesses and infectious diseases
- promoting protective and nurturing environments for young children, such as nurseries and play groups
- giving support to parents and care-givers
- improving access to quality health care for children and young people.
Community health worker Chandra
After the Nepal earthquake 50,000 community health volunteers have been working across the country to provide healthcare to women and children.
Chandra has been one of the volunteers helping pregnant women access these vital services.