Publications on Children

The objective of this report is to facilitate the timely dissemination and use of results from the Progotir Pathey MICS prior to the release of full tables and the final report that will contain detailed information on all survey findings by various demographic, social, economic and cultural characteristics.

In the case of mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of both HIV and syphilis, testing pregnant women is a critical intervention for prevention, care and treatment of both mother and child.

The key commitment of the First SAARC Strategy was to urgently scale-up responses towards achieving the goal of universal access to comprehensive prevention, treatment, care and support by 2010. Though there have been significant improvements, these have not been uniform across all countries and there are pockets where HIV prevalence is on the increase. The current strategy is an effort to strengthen the regional responses based on lessons learned from the outcomes of the first SAARC Strategy on HIV/AIDS.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious disease related to poverty, undernutrition and poor immune function. TB morbidity and mortality are highest in low- and middle-income countries. 

For Thailand 2012 MICS, the National Statistical Office's aims were to obtain updated information on the situation of children and women, including various key indicators that allow countries to monitor progress towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), A World Fit for Children (WFFC) and other internationally agreed upon commitments.

MICS is an international household survey programme developed by UNICEF. The Selected Districts of Papua Province MICS was conducted as part of the fourth global round of MICS surveys (MICS4).

MICS is an international household survey programme developed by UNICEF. The Selected Districts of West Papua Province MICS was conducted as part of the fourthglobal round of MICS surveys (MICS4).

These Technical Considerations aim to serve as a guide for primary health providers on the appropriate care of children and adolescents who have experienced sexual violence and exploitation based on current, evidence-based practices.

The findings of the Afghanistan: Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (AMICS) reveal the story of a country in transition, where many significant improvements have occurred in the last decade, as Afghanistan emerged from decades of war, poor governance, and widespread human rights abuses.

The survey was planned, designed and implemented by Punjab Bureau of Statistics. The sample design and listing was provided by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics formerly known as Federal Bureau of Statistics, Pakistan.