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Children's Day celebrated around the world

Children's Day celebrated around the world

Today, on June 1, the International Children's Day is celebrated worldwide, it is a holiday of peace, hope, kindness and joy, dedicated to childhood.  Russian President Vladimir Putin sent congratulations …

More than 100 children born in Dagestan on New Year's Eve

More than 100 children born in Dagestan on New Year's Eve

On the night of January 1, 109 children were born in Dagestan, 61 boys and 48 girls, the press service of the republic's Ministry of Health reports. In Makhachkala, 7 boys and 4 girls were born on New Year's Eve. …

Kazakh children to benefit from National Fund’s revenues

Kazakh children to benefit from National Fund’s revenues

Half of the Kazakh National Fund investment income willl be allocated to personal accounts of children under 18 which they will then be able to use to pay for tuition or to buy homes, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said in an …

Putin establishes Mother Heroine title in Russia

Putin establishes Mother Heroine title in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has established the title Mother Heroine for the mothers of ten or more children, which entitles them to a lump sum payment of one million rubles ($16,138), says a decree published on Monday on the official portal …

Mystery 'tomato flu' outbreak sparks panic in India

Mystery 'tomato flu' outbreak sparks panic in India

Health authorities in India are on high alert after a mysterious illness has broken out with symptoms similar to monkeypox, Express reported. The virus, known as "tomato flu" or "tomato fever", has left authorities …

Global health officials probe unexplained child hepatitis cases

Global health officials probe unexplained child hepatitis cases

Around 190 unexplained cases of severe hepatitis have been reported in children around the world, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control said. The outbreak was first reported this month in Britain - which has registered …

Mystery hepatitis spike in Europe

Mystery hepatitis spike in Europe

Cases of a mystery hepatitis virus in Europe and the U.S. are causing concern among international health bodies, following a sharp rise in reports of liver inflation among British children earlier this month

Georgia to increase assistance to socially vulnerable children

Georgia to increase assistance to socially vulnerable children

The Georgian Government will increase assistance for socially vulnerable children from ₾100 ($_/€_) to ₾150 ($49/€44) starting in June, following an initiative by Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili. A total of ₾341 million …