June 2026 The Government of China, UNICEF, and the Ministry of Health of Kenya launched a USD 3 million maternal and newborn health initiative to improve the quality and accessibility of maternal and neonatal healthcare services in northeastern Kenya through infrastructure strengthening, workforce support, and community-based interventions.
May 2026 The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, launched the JANANI (Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care) digital platform to strengthen maternal and child healthcare through integrated digital health records, antenatal care monitoring, immunization tracking, and interoperability with national health programs.
May 2026 Eli Lilly and Company and UNICEF launched a six-year global collaboration to strengthen primary healthcare systems for children and adolescents across 21 low- and middle-income countries, supporting prevention, early diagnosis, and management of childhood non-communicable diseases.
March 2026 UNICEF announced a new phase of its Responsible Innovation in Technology for Children (RITEC) initiative, advancing digital technologies designed to improve children's health, development, and well-being through multi-stakeholder collaboration.