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Question
How has UNICEF contributed in prevention of disease in the world?
Solution
The UNICEF have saved millions of children suffering from preventable diseases by universal immunization programmes and prevents diarrhoeal death by rehydration therapy. Special programmes for disabled children are carried out. Consumption of iodized salt as proposed by UNICEF protects around 12 million infants from mental retardation each year.
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