UNICEF

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Assisted in vaccination of over 653,000 children against measles.
Worked with partners on a measles outbreak response in six provinces, assisting in the vaccination of 1.5 million children aged 9–59 months.
Fully vaccinated more than 3 million targeted people against COVID-19.
Administered routine Expanded Programme on Immunization vaccines to more than 1.4 million children below the age of 1.
Vaccinated more than 4 million women of child-bearing age against tetanus and diphtheria.
Reached on average 7.4 million children through each of five nationwide polio campaigns, administering some 40 million doses of vaccines.
Provided vitamin A supplements to help prevent malnutrition.
Reinstatement of female vaccinators despite uncertainty following the Taliban takeover.

Escalating conflict, COVID-19 pandemic, outbreaks of acute watery diarrhoea and other vaccine preventable diseases, worst drought in 37 years, government takeover by the Taliban, economic sanctions, rising unemployment, high food prices, and difficult terrain.
Uncertainty regarding women working in communities.
Erratic electricity supply.
Maintaining 'normal service' amidst multiple crises.

Used Core Resources for Results (RR) to pay for salaries of crucial vaccination staff and maintain cold chain facilities.
Negotiated with de facto authorities to recommence vaccinations.
Utilized RR to fund cold chain operations, including generators and staff.
Introduced COVID-19 vaccinations.
Used RR to fund female vaccination teams.
Leveraged RR to lay the foundation for other funding sources to operate effectively.

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