Lady Helen Child Foundation

18/09/2026

Every Child Deserves the Protection of Immunization.

Childhood immunization remains one of the most effective ways to protect children from serious and potentially life-threatening diseases. While global vaccination coverage has continued to improve, millions of children are still missing essential vaccines.

According to UNICEF and WHO, global childhood immunization coverage has made progress despite challenges such as conflict, displacement, misinformation, and vaccine hesitancy. However, this progress is not yet enough to ensure that every child is protected.

Children living in communities affected by conflict, poverty, limited healthcare access, or other barriers are often at greater risk of missing routine vaccinations. Reaching these children requires strong health systems, community engagement, accurate health information, and continued commitment to equitable access to immunization.

This reminds us that vaccination is not only a health-system responsibility. Parents, caregivers, community leaders, healthcare workers, and organizations all have a role to play in building confidence in vaccines and ensuring children receive the protection they need.

At Lady Helen Child Health Foundation, we believe that protecting children begins with prevention and access to reliable health information. Through child health advocacy, nutrition education, parental education, research, and promotion of evidence-based healthcare practices, we are committed to supporting healthier children and empowering families to make informed health decisions.

Every child reached with lifesaving vaccines represents an opportunity to prevent illness, protect families, and strengthen the health of our communities.

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Source: World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF
https://www.who.int/news/item/15-07-2026-global-childhood-immunization-coverage-inches-forward-despite-conflict-and-hesitancy---unicef--who

In 2025, 90% of infants globally – or nearly 116 million – received at least one dose of a diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP) vaccine, and 85% – or 110 million – completed the full three-dose series, according to the annual WHO-UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization Coverage (WUENIC)...

17/09/2026

Every girl deserves the chance to dream big, speak up, and lead.
On October 11th, 2026, we’re marking International Day of the Girl Child with a special program dedicated to empowering girls for an equal future. At Lady Helen Child Health Foundation, we truly believe that when you invest in a girl's health, confidence, and education, you're changing the future for everyone.

VENUE: Police Day Secondary School Garki Abuja
TIME : 10:00AM

17/09/2026

17/09/2026

Investing in Early Childhood Development Builds a Stronger Future.

Early childhood is a critical period of growth and development. The care, nutrition, stimulation, protection, and support a child receives during these early years can have a lasting impact on their health, learning, and overall well-being.

Nigeria is taking important steps to advance early childhood development through primary health care, recognizing that health facilities at the community level can play an important role in supporting children and families from the earliest stages of life.

Integrating early childhood development into primary health care can help health workers identify developmental needs, provide families with appropriate guidance, promote responsive caregiving, and connect children to the support and services they need.

This reminds us that child health is more than preventing disease. It also means creating an environment where children can develop physically, cognitively, emotionally, and socially.

At Lady Helen Child Health Foundation, we believe that giving children a healthy start requires a holistic approach. Through child health advocacy, nutrition education, parental education, research, and promotion of evidence-based healthcare practices, we are committed to supporting families and promoting healthier childhoods.

When we invest in children during their earliest years, we are not only improving their chances of growing and thriving; we are also investing in the future health and well-being of our communities.

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Source: World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (WHO Africa)
https://www.afro.who.int/countries/nigeria/news/nigeria-advances-early-childhood-development-through-primary-health-care

Abuja – Every month at the Primary Health Care Centre in Ugbor, Oredo Local Government Area, Edo State, in southern Nigeria, mothers gather with their babies for routine immunization and growth monitoring services. Among them is Mrs Shegu Ritawaits who arrived one morning with her eight-month-old ...

15/09/2026

Protecting Children’s Lives Requires Urgent Action.

Around 4.9 million children died before reaching their fifth birthday in 2024. While the world has made significant progress in reducing child deaths, the pace of progress is slowing, leaving millions of children at risk of dying from causes that are often preventable or treatable.

Behind every statistic is a child and a family whose lives are affected forever. Many of these deaths are linked to conditions such as infections, complications around birth, malnutrition, and other causes that can be addressed through timely and quality healthcare.

The slowing progress reminds us that improving child survival requires sustained commitment. Access to essential healthcare, adequate nutrition, immunization, maternal care, early diagnosis, and health education must continue to reach children and families, particularly those in vulnerable communities.

At Lady Helen Child Health Foundation, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to survive, grow, and thrive. Through child health advocacy, nutrition education, parental education, research, and promotion of evidence-based healthcare practices, we are committed to supporting healthier childhoods and empowering families with reliable health information.

Reducing child mortality is not only about saving lives today. It is about protecting the future of communities and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

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Source: World Health Organization (WHO)
https://www.who.int/news/item/18-03-2026-progress-in-reducing-child-deaths-slows-as-4.9-million-children-die-before-age-five

An estimated 4.9 million children died before their fifth birthday in 2024, including 2.3 million newborns, according to new estimates released today. Most of these deaths are preventable with proven, low-cost interventions and access to quality health care.

11/09/2026

Expanding Sickle Cell Care Can Help More Children Thrive.

Sickle cell disease is not only a health condition it is a lifelong challenge that can affect a child's health, development, education, and quality of life.

The World Health Organization is taking steps to expand access to lifesaving sickle cell treatment and care for children, including efforts to improve access to quality-assured, affordable and child-friendly medicines. This is particularly important in sub-Saharan Africa, where a large proportion of children affected by sickle cell disease live.

This reminds us that improving child health requires more than having effective treatments available. Children and families also need early diagnosis, reliable health information, access to appropriate care, and continued support throughout the course of the condition.

When families are empowered with accurate information and children can access timely, evidence-based care, we can reduce preventable complications and give more children the opportunity to live healthier lives.

At Lady Helen Child Health Foundation, we believe that protecting a child's future begins with accessible and quality healthcare from the earliest stages of life. Through child health advocacy, nutrition education, parental education, research, and promotion of evidence-based healthcare practices, we are committed to supporting healthier children and empowering families with reliable health information.

By strengthening awareness and improving access to appropriate care, we can help ensure that children living with sickle cell disease are given the opportunity to grow, develop, learn, and thrive.

Follow Lady Helen Child Health Foundation for more updates on maternal and child health advocacy.

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Source: World Health Organization (WHO)
https://www.who.int/news/item/01-09-2026-who-moves-to-expand-access-to-lifesaving-sickle-cell-treatment-and-care-for-children

Sickle cell disease contributed to an estimated 81 100 deaths among children under five in 2021. WHO is working to close that gap, pairing updated clinical guidance with new efforts to make quality-assured, child-friendly medicines more widely available, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, where nea...

09/09/2026

Protecting Children from the Hidden Dangers of E-Waste.

Electronic devices have become an important part of everyday life, but what happens when these devices are discarded?

Electronic waste, or e-waste, is one of the world’s fastest-growing waste streams. When it is improperly collected, dismantled, or recycled, it can release hazardous substances into the environment and expose children to harmful chemicals.

Children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of e-waste exposure because their bodies and brains are still developing. Exposure to pollutants from e-waste can affect respiratory health, neurological development, and other aspects of child health.

The risks can be even greater for children living or working in communities where informal e-waste recycling takes place, where they may come into contact with contaminated soil, dust, air, and other materials.

This is why protecting children from e-waste cannot be left to families alone. Safe collection, responsible recycling, stronger regulations, proper waste management, and community awareness are essential to reducing exposure.

We also need to ensure that children are not involved in hazardous e-waste recycling activities and that communities understand the health risks associated with improper disposal.

At Lady Helen Child Health Foundation, we believe that protecting child health means addressing the environmental factors that can affect children's well-being. Through child health advocacy, parental education, research, and promotion of evidence-based health practices, we are committed to supporting healthier and safer environments for children.

A healthy childhood requires more than access to healthcare. It also requires a safe environment in which children can grow, learn, and thrive.

Let us protect today's children from the environmental hazards that could affect their health tomorrow.

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Source: World Health Organization (WHO) – Preventing impacts of electronic waste on child health.
[Read the full WHO resource](https://www.who.int/activities/preventing-impacts-of-electronic-waste-on-child-health)

To improve health outcomes for children by encouraging a culture of informed preventive medical practice and the use of best evidence for managing children’s medical needs.

08/09/2026

Managing Childhood Illness: Early Care Can Save Lives.

When a child becomes sick, knowing what to do and doing it early can make the difference between recovery and a life-threatening complication.

Children are particularly vulnerable to common illnesses such as pneumonia, diarrhea, malaria, and other infections. These conditions can become serious quickly, especially in young children, but many childhood deaths can be prevented when illnesses are recognized early and appropriate care is provided promptly.

The World Health Organization promotes an integrated approach to managing childhood illness that looks at the child as a whole rather than treating symptoms in isolation. This includes assessing danger signs, identifying common illnesses, providing appropriate treatment, counseling caregivers, and ensuring children receive follow-up care when needed.

But effective management does not begin at the health facility alone.

Parents and caregivers are often the first to notice that something is wrong. Recognizing warning signs and seeking care early can help prevent a manageable illness from becoming a medical emergency.

This is why caregiver education, accessible healthcare services, trained health workers, appropriate nutrition, immunization, and timely referral are all essential components of child survival.

At Lady Helen Child Health Foundation, we believe that protecting children's health requires both quality healthcare and informed caregivers. Through child health advocacy, parental education, nutrition awareness, research, and promotion of evidence-based healthcare practices, we are committed to empowering families with knowledge that can help children survive, grow, and thrive.

When we recognize childhood illness early, respond appropriately, and seek care without delay, we give children a better chance to recover and thrive.

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Source: World Health Organization (WHO) – Managing childhood illness.
[Read the full WHO resource](https://www.who.int/activities/managing-childhood-illness)

To improve health outcomes for children by encouraging a culture of informed preventive medical practice and the use of best evidence for managing children’s medical needs.

07/09/2026

Click on the link below to watch the full video on Diphtheria
https://youtu.be/zvgS_cQcNpg?si=Zy_n7vFxKbjlMdt_

07/09/2026

Reaching Every Child: Closing the Immunization Gap.

A child should not miss life-saving vaccines simply because they live in a community that is difficult to reach or because they were overlooked by routine immunization services.

In Enugu State, independent monitors are helping identify children who may have been missed by vaccination services and supporting efforts to close these immunity gaps.

Their work highlights an important lesson, vaccination coverage is not only about how many children receive vaccines, but also about finding the children who are being left behind.
By going into communities, checking vaccination records, identifying missed children, and providing feedback to health teams, independent monitoring can help strengthen immunization programs and ensure that gaps are identified and addressed.

This community-level approach is particularly important for children living in hard-to-reach areas or communities where access to healthcare may be limited.

Every missed child represents an opportunity to improve.

At Lady Helen Child Health Foundation, we believe that every child deserves access to essential healthcare, regardless of where they live. Through child health advocacy, parental education, research, and promotion of evidence-based healthcare practices, we are committed to supporting healthier communities and empowering families with reliable health information.

Reaching every child requires more than delivering vaccines—it requires knowing who has been missed and making sure we go back for them.

When we close immunity gaps, we protect not only individual children but entire communities.

Follow Lady Helen Child Health Foundation for more updates on maternal and child health advocacy.

www.ladyhelenchildfoundation.com

Source: World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa – Reaching Every Child: How Enugu’s Independent Monitors Are Helping Close Immunity Gaps.
[Read the full article](https://www.afro.who.int/countries/nigeria/news/reaching-every-child-how-enugus-independent-monitors-are-helping-close-immunity-gaps)

To improve health outcomes for children by encouraging a culture of informed preventive medical practice and the use of best evidence for managing children’s medical needs.