Breastfeeding Breastfeeding is the providing a baby with nutrients, predominantly (and preferably exclusively) from the mother's breast, from the time of birth till the time that one is introduced to other foods, preferably at the time of weaning the baby onto solid foods. Breastfeeding has many advantages, facilitating bonding between the mother and the baby, providing the baby with the best protection against infections and allergy, and decreasing the risk of the mother to certain kinds of cancers. 

Child Abuse  Child abuse is the hurting of the child physically, emotionally, or sexually and includes neglect of the child by one's care givers. Child abuse can scar a child for life, affecting one emotionally, intellectually and socially. There is often lies and excuses given by the adult to the child to justify the abuse, and the child is made to feel guilty and responsible for the abuse though one is the victim. Child abuse occurs in all societies and in all economic classes. There is a lot of work to be done to prevent abuse from taking place, from educating children how to recognise if one is being abused, and to assist children who are survivors of abuse.

Child Rights In the 1990s, a historic document, the Child Rights Charter, was signed by all the countries of the world, except two, clearly outlining the Basic Human Rights that each and every child worldwide, is entitled to. Though the document has been signed, there is still limited action in terms of implementing action. Though it is the work of governments to implement the Charter's demands,  civil society and non-governmental organisations and student groups has to play a  ensure that this is done.

Children and HIV  Children are being infected with HIV in countries affected by HIV, from vertical transmission of HIV from mother to child during pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding, or due to sexual abuse. In addition, many children are being orphaned due to the death of one or both parents from HIV, leaving them under the care of extended family or even to fend for themselves. Children who are orphaned by HIV are more vulnerable to social, economic and emotional factors, than those with family. They are also at greater risk of getting infected by HIV as adolescents. This is exploding into an international disaster, with all the help that is available being needed.

Children's Mental Health  Children are very vulnerable to mental health problems. Children do most of their growing mentally from birth till about the age of 3 years. Those that have not had much stimulation and affection at this time are likely to struggle more socially and academically. Babies who are deprived also are much slower at reaching mile stones such as the age they first talk or the age they first walk. In addition to this, children are very vulnerable in crisis situations such as at times of war or forced migration.

Child Health in Communities  Health care of children does not only take place in hospital. The majority of the work is done in the child's community, with the child's mother being the main health care provider of the child. International Agencies working with Children such as WHO (World Health Organisation) and UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) have been working hard, especially in developing countries where health facilities and health personnel are not easily accessible, to develop a system to educate and provide skills to mother, and to provide health services to mothers to ensure the best health of the child, and to prevent the many deaths of children from infectious diseases. These deaths can be prevented. There are some very simple things that can be done by anyone to prevent child deaths. There are also some slightly more complicated interventions that can be done by health professionals to reduce the deaths. The current programme by WHO and UNICEF is Called Intergrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI).