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UNICEF distributes vitamins to 50,000 pregnant-lactating women in Kabul to aid maternal health & fight anaemia

UNICEF distributes vitamins to 50,000 pregnant-lactating women in Kabul to aid maternal health & fight anaemia

Kabul, May 14 (UNI) UNICEF has begun distribution of vitamins to 50,000 pregnant and lactating women in Kabul to improve maternal health and help them fight anaemia.
The programme was announced Tuesday (yesterday) and was implemented with financial aid from the European Union, reports Khaama News. The UNICEF initiative is currently ongoing in Afghanistan’s capital city.
The international body shared the news on its X (formerly Twitter) account, highlighting the significance of the programme in tackling health challenges faced by women during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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