It is an honor and privilege to support Rotary International, UNICEF and others in this important work. Every child is precious and deserves a healthy start to life. “Today’s donation is only one of many recent efforts with respected organizations to address hunger, malnutrition and immunizations. “The Church is committed to the well-being of mothers and children,” the church’s Presiding Bishop Gérald Caussé said. Tetanus is a significant public health problem in Afghanistan, Angola, the Central African Republic, Guinea, Mali, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan and Yemen. “We are grateful for this collaboration, which provides flexible resources that enable UNICEF and its partners to reach women in high-risk countries with essential vaccines while also strengthening health systems.” “Through its humanitarian services, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has supported UNICEF’s maternal and neonatal tetanus elimination programs since 2014,” Carla Haddad Mardini, UNICEF’s Director of Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships said. UNICEF along with other partners work together to eliminate the spread of tetanus by giving vaccinations to women of reproductive age or during pregnancy and teaching clean delivery and cord care practices. Tetanus is contracted through a bacteria commonly found in soil that can enter through a newborn’s umbilical cord or through open wounds. Elder Kyungu received a bachelor of science and a master of science in both social sciences and international relations from the University of Lubumbashi. The other $5 million donated goes to UNICEF in support of efforts to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus. “On behalf of the Church and its membership in Africa, I express our deep gratitude to Rotary International for the significant work they do to help children and families on this beautiful continent live happier, healthier lives.” “The Church of Jesus Christ cares deeply about the impact polio has on children,” Elder Alfred Kyungu of the faith’s Africa West Area Presidency said.
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