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Syria receives its first delivery of COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX Facility

Syria received 256,800 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, the first COVAX delivery of vaccines to reach the war-torn country

On 21 April 2021, staff members of UNICEF and WHO togerther with local partners, inspect the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines for the COVAX Facility in Jdaydet Yabous, a village situated on the border between Syria and Lebanon, in the rural area of Damascus.

A ‘dry-run’ for COVID-19 vaccine delivery

A massive measles-rubella vaccination campaign provides vital protection for children – and encouraging signs for future roll-outs.

A child sits on his mother's lap as he receives an MMR vaccine.

Immunization services begin slow recovery from COVID-19 disruptions, though millions of children remain at risk from deadly diseases – UNICEF

228 million people —mostly children—at risk for diseases such as measles, yellow fever and polio

A four year old girl receives Vitamin A form Ajmal, a polio vaccinator in Lahore during Pakistan's first national campaign of the year, aiming to vaccinate over 40 million children under five year of age against polio and provide Vitamin A supplementation.

Polls results on COVID-19, vaccines and routine immunization

In March 2021, UNICEF Canada in partnership with Fuse Insights launched a poll to help better understand the impact of the pandemic on families in Canada, and their opinions on COVID-19 vaccines and routine immunizations.

UNICEF sends 3,000 oxygen concentrators and other critical supplies to India as country battles deadly COVID-19 surge

UNICEF has sent critical lifesaving supplies, including 3,000 oxygen concentrators, diagnostic tests, medical kits, and other equipment to help India in its battle with a deadly wave of COVID-19.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, UNICEF delivers crucial supplies to India

Everything You Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines

We answer the most common questions about COVID-19 vaccines.

A health worker gives the 'V for Vaccinated' sign at a hospital in Vietnam.

Statement by UNICEF Canada’s President and CEO David Morley on Canada’s additional support for equitable access to COVID-19 tests, treatments and vaccines

UNICEF Canada welcomes the Government of Canada’s new contributions to fight the global pandemic

Pinky Kumari, Cold Chain Handler, prepares to keep vaccine in vaccine carriers at Primary health centre (PHE) in Begusarai, Bihar.

Teachers should be prioritized for vaccination against COVID-19

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore

05 November 2020, Trom Village, Laminh Commune, Borkeo District, Rattanakiri, Cambodia. Portrait of MORN Sambo, 27, teacher at the village primary school of Trom, teaching a disabled student.

Supporting Migrant and Refugee Children During COVID-19

UNICEF Italy Migrant and Refugee Response Coordinator Anna Riatti shares her experience – and that of her UNICEF Italy colleagues – in helping migrant and refugee children during COVID-19.

A UNICEF Italy staff member demonstrates handwashing to a young migrant girl.

UNICEF outlining plans to transport up to 850 tonnes of COVID-19 vaccines per month on behalf of COVAX, in ‘mammoth and historic’ logistics operation

UNICEF – in partnership with Gavi and WHO – is also helping low- and lower-middle-income countries prepare to receive COVID-19 vaccines in 2021