UNICEF raises alarm over low birth registration in Cross River

Nigerian Tribune | 05-09-2026 11:25am |

UNICEF has raised concerns about the low rate of birth registration among children in Cross River State, Nigeria. During an engagement with Ward Development Committees, UNICEF's Chief of Nutrition, Nemat Hajeebhoy, urged parents, health facilities, and community leaders to ensure every child is registered at birth. The call underscores the importance of birth registration for accessing essential services and protecting children's rights.

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