China, Republic of Korea Join COVAX Global Vaccine Pool – WHO Urges Countries To Jumpstart Vaccine Campaigns 09/10/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Madeleine Hoecklin China has announced that it will join the WHO co-sponsored COVAX vaccine procurement pool, along with the Republic of Korea. WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros described it as a major boost to the global effort to manufacture and distribute 2 billion vaccines worldwide equitably by the end of 2021. “This week, China and the Republic […] Continue reading -> WHO Encourages Mothers To Breastfeed, Says Benefit Outweighs COVID-19 Risk 03/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Mothers should continue to breastfeed their children as the benefits of breastfeeding outweigh the risks of COVID-19 during the pandemic, said WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Monday, kicking off World Breastfeeding Week. The risk of transmitting COVID-19 to via breastmilk is low, according to the World Health Organization. So far, there have been […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Lockdowns Leave Vaccine Campaigns On Hold; More Africans Could Die From Other Infectious Diseases, Warns GAVI, The Vaccine Alliance 30/04/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Routine vaccine campaigns, suspended worldwide in the wake of COVID-19 lockdowns, must be resumed immediately or else some countries could face a big surge in deaths from other preventable diseases, said Seth Berkley, CEO of Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance. Speaking at a press briefing Thursday, Berkley warned that routine immunizations for other infectious diseases such […] Continue reading -> DRC Struggles With Twin Outbreaks Of Measles & Ebola; WHO Appeals For US$40 Million For Measles Vaccine Drive 07/01/2020 Editorial team With the death toll from the world’s worst measles outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) now exceeding 6000, the World Health Organization (WHO) appealed to donors on Tuesday for $US 40 million more in funding to stop the advance of the disease – which has killed nearly three times as many people […] Continue reading -> Immunization And Surveillance Help Stop Polio Outbreaks In 3 African Countries, Says WHO 23/12/2019 Editorial team [UN News] Kenya, Mozambique and Niger curbed different outbreaks of vaccine-derived poliovirus over the past 24 months which affected 14 children, said a senior WHO official on Monday. Although wild poliovirus virus has not been detected in Africa since 2016, roughly 12 countries are currently facing outbreaks of vaccine-derived poliovirus. “Ending outbreaks in the three […] Continue reading -> US$ 2.6 Billion Pledged To “Reach The Last Mile” To Eradicate Polio 20/11/2019 Editorial team Global leaders pledged US$2.6 billion to the global fight to eradicate polio at the Reaching the Last Mile (RLM) forum in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, just one day ahead of World Children’s Day. The commitment fulfills part of the first phase of funding requested by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative to finance their 2019 – […] Continue reading -> Global Eradication Of Wild Polio Virus Type 3 Declared On World Polio Day 24/10/2019 Grace Ren Wild polio virus type 3 (WPV3) has been eradicated worldwide, the World Health Organization declared Thursday following a review of the global data by an independent commission of experts. The announcement about WPV3, coinciding with World Polio Day, comes after wild polio virus type 2 (WPV2) was declared eradicated in 2015. Although one other wild […] Continue reading -> Progress On Universal Health Coverage Lagging: WHO Report Released Ahead Of High Level UHC Meeting 22/09/2019 William New NEW YORK CITY – Despite advances in Universal Health Coverage (UHC), as many as 5 billion people would be left without full access to healthcare in 2030 at the present rate of progress, according to a new report led by the World Health Organization. And financial protections that shield families from catastrophic health expenses have […] Continue reading -> More Women And Children Survive Today Than Ever Before, But Inequalities Persist 19/09/2019 Editorial team [WHO/UNICEF] Despite progress, a pregnant woman or newborn dies somewhere in the world every 11 seconds More women and their children are surviving today than ever before, according to new child and maternal mortality estimates released today by UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO). Since the year 2000, child deaths have reduced by nearly half […] Continue reading -> World Leaders Tackle Vaccine Hesitancy At Global Summit 12/09/2019 Grace Ren At a first-ever Global Vaccination Summit, health leaders worldwide ramped up efforts to tackle “vaccine hesitancy”, which has prompted the recent resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles. “After many years of progress, we are at a critical turning point. Measles is resurging, and 1 in 10 children continues to miss out on essential childhood […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
WHO Encourages Mothers To Breastfeed, Says Benefit Outweighs COVID-19 Risk 03/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Mothers should continue to breastfeed their children as the benefits of breastfeeding outweigh the risks of COVID-19 during the pandemic, said WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Monday, kicking off World Breastfeeding Week. The risk of transmitting COVID-19 to via breastmilk is low, according to the World Health Organization. So far, there have been […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Lockdowns Leave Vaccine Campaigns On Hold; More Africans Could Die From Other Infectious Diseases, Warns GAVI, The Vaccine Alliance 30/04/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Routine vaccine campaigns, suspended worldwide in the wake of COVID-19 lockdowns, must be resumed immediately or else some countries could face a big surge in deaths from other preventable diseases, said Seth Berkley, CEO of Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance. Speaking at a press briefing Thursday, Berkley warned that routine immunizations for other infectious diseases such […] Continue reading -> DRC Struggles With Twin Outbreaks Of Measles & Ebola; WHO Appeals For US$40 Million For Measles Vaccine Drive 07/01/2020 Editorial team With the death toll from the world’s worst measles outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) now exceeding 6000, the World Health Organization (WHO) appealed to donors on Tuesday for $US 40 million more in funding to stop the advance of the disease – which has killed nearly three times as many people […] Continue reading -> Immunization And Surveillance Help Stop Polio Outbreaks In 3 African Countries, Says WHO 23/12/2019 Editorial team [UN News] Kenya, Mozambique and Niger curbed different outbreaks of vaccine-derived poliovirus over the past 24 months which affected 14 children, said a senior WHO official on Monday. Although wild poliovirus virus has not been detected in Africa since 2016, roughly 12 countries are currently facing outbreaks of vaccine-derived poliovirus. “Ending outbreaks in the three […] Continue reading -> US$ 2.6 Billion Pledged To “Reach The Last Mile” To Eradicate Polio 20/11/2019 Editorial team Global leaders pledged US$2.6 billion to the global fight to eradicate polio at the Reaching the Last Mile (RLM) forum in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, just one day ahead of World Children’s Day. The commitment fulfills part of the first phase of funding requested by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative to finance their 2019 – […] Continue reading -> Global Eradication Of Wild Polio Virus Type 3 Declared On World Polio Day 24/10/2019 Grace Ren Wild polio virus type 3 (WPV3) has been eradicated worldwide, the World Health Organization declared Thursday following a review of the global data by an independent commission of experts. The announcement about WPV3, coinciding with World Polio Day, comes after wild polio virus type 2 (WPV2) was declared eradicated in 2015. Although one other wild […] Continue reading -> Progress On Universal Health Coverage Lagging: WHO Report Released Ahead Of High Level UHC Meeting 22/09/2019 William New NEW YORK CITY – Despite advances in Universal Health Coverage (UHC), as many as 5 billion people would be left without full access to healthcare in 2030 at the present rate of progress, according to a new report led by the World Health Organization. And financial protections that shield families from catastrophic health expenses have […] Continue reading -> More Women And Children Survive Today Than Ever Before, But Inequalities Persist 19/09/2019 Editorial team [WHO/UNICEF] Despite progress, a pregnant woman or newborn dies somewhere in the world every 11 seconds More women and their children are surviving today than ever before, according to new child and maternal mortality estimates released today by UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO). Since the year 2000, child deaths have reduced by nearly half […] Continue reading -> World Leaders Tackle Vaccine Hesitancy At Global Summit 12/09/2019 Grace Ren At a first-ever Global Vaccination Summit, health leaders worldwide ramped up efforts to tackle “vaccine hesitancy”, which has prompted the recent resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles. “After many years of progress, we are at a critical turning point. Measles is resurging, and 1 in 10 children continues to miss out on essential childhood […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
COVID-19 Lockdowns Leave Vaccine Campaigns On Hold; More Africans Could Die From Other Infectious Diseases, Warns GAVI, The Vaccine Alliance 30/04/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Routine vaccine campaigns, suspended worldwide in the wake of COVID-19 lockdowns, must be resumed immediately or else some countries could face a big surge in deaths from other preventable diseases, said Seth Berkley, CEO of Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance. Speaking at a press briefing Thursday, Berkley warned that routine immunizations for other infectious diseases such […] Continue reading -> DRC Struggles With Twin Outbreaks Of Measles & Ebola; WHO Appeals For US$40 Million For Measles Vaccine Drive 07/01/2020 Editorial team With the death toll from the world’s worst measles outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) now exceeding 6000, the World Health Organization (WHO) appealed to donors on Tuesday for $US 40 million more in funding to stop the advance of the disease – which has killed nearly three times as many people […] Continue reading -> Immunization And Surveillance Help Stop Polio Outbreaks In 3 African Countries, Says WHO 23/12/2019 Editorial team [UN News] Kenya, Mozambique and Niger curbed different outbreaks of vaccine-derived poliovirus over the past 24 months which affected 14 children, said a senior WHO official on Monday. Although wild poliovirus virus has not been detected in Africa since 2016, roughly 12 countries are currently facing outbreaks of vaccine-derived poliovirus. “Ending outbreaks in the three […] Continue reading -> US$ 2.6 Billion Pledged To “Reach The Last Mile” To Eradicate Polio 20/11/2019 Editorial team Global leaders pledged US$2.6 billion to the global fight to eradicate polio at the Reaching the Last Mile (RLM) forum in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, just one day ahead of World Children’s Day. The commitment fulfills part of the first phase of funding requested by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative to finance their 2019 – […] Continue reading -> Global Eradication Of Wild Polio Virus Type 3 Declared On World Polio Day 24/10/2019 Grace Ren Wild polio virus type 3 (WPV3) has been eradicated worldwide, the World Health Organization declared Thursday following a review of the global data by an independent commission of experts. The announcement about WPV3, coinciding with World Polio Day, comes after wild polio virus type 2 (WPV2) was declared eradicated in 2015. Although one other wild […] Continue reading -> Progress On Universal Health Coverage Lagging: WHO Report Released Ahead Of High Level UHC Meeting 22/09/2019 William New NEW YORK CITY – Despite advances in Universal Health Coverage (UHC), as many as 5 billion people would be left without full access to healthcare in 2030 at the present rate of progress, according to a new report led by the World Health Organization. And financial protections that shield families from catastrophic health expenses have […] Continue reading -> More Women And Children Survive Today Than Ever Before, But Inequalities Persist 19/09/2019 Editorial team [WHO/UNICEF] Despite progress, a pregnant woman or newborn dies somewhere in the world every 11 seconds More women and their children are surviving today than ever before, according to new child and maternal mortality estimates released today by UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO). Since the year 2000, child deaths have reduced by nearly half […] Continue reading -> World Leaders Tackle Vaccine Hesitancy At Global Summit 12/09/2019 Grace Ren At a first-ever Global Vaccination Summit, health leaders worldwide ramped up efforts to tackle “vaccine hesitancy”, which has prompted the recent resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles. “After many years of progress, we are at a critical turning point. Measles is resurging, and 1 in 10 children continues to miss out on essential childhood […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
DRC Struggles With Twin Outbreaks Of Measles & Ebola; WHO Appeals For US$40 Million For Measles Vaccine Drive 07/01/2020 Editorial team With the death toll from the world’s worst measles outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) now exceeding 6000, the World Health Organization (WHO) appealed to donors on Tuesday for $US 40 million more in funding to stop the advance of the disease – which has killed nearly three times as many people […] Continue reading -> Immunization And Surveillance Help Stop Polio Outbreaks In 3 African Countries, Says WHO 23/12/2019 Editorial team [UN News] Kenya, Mozambique and Niger curbed different outbreaks of vaccine-derived poliovirus over the past 24 months which affected 14 children, said a senior WHO official on Monday. Although wild poliovirus virus has not been detected in Africa since 2016, roughly 12 countries are currently facing outbreaks of vaccine-derived poliovirus. “Ending outbreaks in the three […] Continue reading -> US$ 2.6 Billion Pledged To “Reach The Last Mile” To Eradicate Polio 20/11/2019 Editorial team Global leaders pledged US$2.6 billion to the global fight to eradicate polio at the Reaching the Last Mile (RLM) forum in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, just one day ahead of World Children’s Day. The commitment fulfills part of the first phase of funding requested by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative to finance their 2019 – […] Continue reading -> Global Eradication Of Wild Polio Virus Type 3 Declared On World Polio Day 24/10/2019 Grace Ren Wild polio virus type 3 (WPV3) has been eradicated worldwide, the World Health Organization declared Thursday following a review of the global data by an independent commission of experts. The announcement about WPV3, coinciding with World Polio Day, comes after wild polio virus type 2 (WPV2) was declared eradicated in 2015. Although one other wild […] Continue reading -> Progress On Universal Health Coverage Lagging: WHO Report Released Ahead Of High Level UHC Meeting 22/09/2019 William New NEW YORK CITY – Despite advances in Universal Health Coverage (UHC), as many as 5 billion people would be left without full access to healthcare in 2030 at the present rate of progress, according to a new report led by the World Health Organization. And financial protections that shield families from catastrophic health expenses have […] Continue reading -> More Women And Children Survive Today Than Ever Before, But Inequalities Persist 19/09/2019 Editorial team [WHO/UNICEF] Despite progress, a pregnant woman or newborn dies somewhere in the world every 11 seconds More women and their children are surviving today than ever before, according to new child and maternal mortality estimates released today by UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO). Since the year 2000, child deaths have reduced by nearly half […] Continue reading -> World Leaders Tackle Vaccine Hesitancy At Global Summit 12/09/2019 Grace Ren At a first-ever Global Vaccination Summit, health leaders worldwide ramped up efforts to tackle “vaccine hesitancy”, which has prompted the recent resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles. “After many years of progress, we are at a critical turning point. Measles is resurging, and 1 in 10 children continues to miss out on essential childhood […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Immunization And Surveillance Help Stop Polio Outbreaks In 3 African Countries, Says WHO 23/12/2019 Editorial team [UN News] Kenya, Mozambique and Niger curbed different outbreaks of vaccine-derived poliovirus over the past 24 months which affected 14 children, said a senior WHO official on Monday. Although wild poliovirus virus has not been detected in Africa since 2016, roughly 12 countries are currently facing outbreaks of vaccine-derived poliovirus. “Ending outbreaks in the three […] Continue reading -> US$ 2.6 Billion Pledged To “Reach The Last Mile” To Eradicate Polio 20/11/2019 Editorial team Global leaders pledged US$2.6 billion to the global fight to eradicate polio at the Reaching the Last Mile (RLM) forum in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, just one day ahead of World Children’s Day. The commitment fulfills part of the first phase of funding requested by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative to finance their 2019 – […] Continue reading -> Global Eradication Of Wild Polio Virus Type 3 Declared On World Polio Day 24/10/2019 Grace Ren Wild polio virus type 3 (WPV3) has been eradicated worldwide, the World Health Organization declared Thursday following a review of the global data by an independent commission of experts. The announcement about WPV3, coinciding with World Polio Day, comes after wild polio virus type 2 (WPV2) was declared eradicated in 2015. Although one other wild […] Continue reading -> Progress On Universal Health Coverage Lagging: WHO Report Released Ahead Of High Level UHC Meeting 22/09/2019 William New NEW YORK CITY – Despite advances in Universal Health Coverage (UHC), as many as 5 billion people would be left without full access to healthcare in 2030 at the present rate of progress, according to a new report led by the World Health Organization. And financial protections that shield families from catastrophic health expenses have […] Continue reading -> More Women And Children Survive Today Than Ever Before, But Inequalities Persist 19/09/2019 Editorial team [WHO/UNICEF] Despite progress, a pregnant woman or newborn dies somewhere in the world every 11 seconds More women and their children are surviving today than ever before, according to new child and maternal mortality estimates released today by UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO). Since the year 2000, child deaths have reduced by nearly half […] Continue reading -> World Leaders Tackle Vaccine Hesitancy At Global Summit 12/09/2019 Grace Ren At a first-ever Global Vaccination Summit, health leaders worldwide ramped up efforts to tackle “vaccine hesitancy”, which has prompted the recent resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles. “After many years of progress, we are at a critical turning point. Measles is resurging, and 1 in 10 children continues to miss out on essential childhood […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
US$ 2.6 Billion Pledged To “Reach The Last Mile” To Eradicate Polio 20/11/2019 Editorial team Global leaders pledged US$2.6 billion to the global fight to eradicate polio at the Reaching the Last Mile (RLM) forum in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, just one day ahead of World Children’s Day. The commitment fulfills part of the first phase of funding requested by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative to finance their 2019 – […] Continue reading -> Global Eradication Of Wild Polio Virus Type 3 Declared On World Polio Day 24/10/2019 Grace Ren Wild polio virus type 3 (WPV3) has been eradicated worldwide, the World Health Organization declared Thursday following a review of the global data by an independent commission of experts. The announcement about WPV3, coinciding with World Polio Day, comes after wild polio virus type 2 (WPV2) was declared eradicated in 2015. Although one other wild […] Continue reading -> Progress On Universal Health Coverage Lagging: WHO Report Released Ahead Of High Level UHC Meeting 22/09/2019 William New NEW YORK CITY – Despite advances in Universal Health Coverage (UHC), as many as 5 billion people would be left without full access to healthcare in 2030 at the present rate of progress, according to a new report led by the World Health Organization. And financial protections that shield families from catastrophic health expenses have […] Continue reading -> More Women And Children Survive Today Than Ever Before, But Inequalities Persist 19/09/2019 Editorial team [WHO/UNICEF] Despite progress, a pregnant woman or newborn dies somewhere in the world every 11 seconds More women and their children are surviving today than ever before, according to new child and maternal mortality estimates released today by UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO). Since the year 2000, child deaths have reduced by nearly half […] Continue reading -> World Leaders Tackle Vaccine Hesitancy At Global Summit 12/09/2019 Grace Ren At a first-ever Global Vaccination Summit, health leaders worldwide ramped up efforts to tackle “vaccine hesitancy”, which has prompted the recent resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles. “After many years of progress, we are at a critical turning point. Measles is resurging, and 1 in 10 children continues to miss out on essential childhood […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Global Eradication Of Wild Polio Virus Type 3 Declared On World Polio Day 24/10/2019 Grace Ren Wild polio virus type 3 (WPV3) has been eradicated worldwide, the World Health Organization declared Thursday following a review of the global data by an independent commission of experts. The announcement about WPV3, coinciding with World Polio Day, comes after wild polio virus type 2 (WPV2) was declared eradicated in 2015. Although one other wild […] Continue reading -> Progress On Universal Health Coverage Lagging: WHO Report Released Ahead Of High Level UHC Meeting 22/09/2019 William New NEW YORK CITY – Despite advances in Universal Health Coverage (UHC), as many as 5 billion people would be left without full access to healthcare in 2030 at the present rate of progress, according to a new report led by the World Health Organization. And financial protections that shield families from catastrophic health expenses have […] Continue reading -> More Women And Children Survive Today Than Ever Before, But Inequalities Persist 19/09/2019 Editorial team [WHO/UNICEF] Despite progress, a pregnant woman or newborn dies somewhere in the world every 11 seconds More women and their children are surviving today than ever before, according to new child and maternal mortality estimates released today by UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO). Since the year 2000, child deaths have reduced by nearly half […] Continue reading -> World Leaders Tackle Vaccine Hesitancy At Global Summit 12/09/2019 Grace Ren At a first-ever Global Vaccination Summit, health leaders worldwide ramped up efforts to tackle “vaccine hesitancy”, which has prompted the recent resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles. “After many years of progress, we are at a critical turning point. Measles is resurging, and 1 in 10 children continues to miss out on essential childhood […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Progress On Universal Health Coverage Lagging: WHO Report Released Ahead Of High Level UHC Meeting 22/09/2019 William New NEW YORK CITY – Despite advances in Universal Health Coverage (UHC), as many as 5 billion people would be left without full access to healthcare in 2030 at the present rate of progress, according to a new report led by the World Health Organization. And financial protections that shield families from catastrophic health expenses have […] Continue reading -> More Women And Children Survive Today Than Ever Before, But Inequalities Persist 19/09/2019 Editorial team [WHO/UNICEF] Despite progress, a pregnant woman or newborn dies somewhere in the world every 11 seconds More women and their children are surviving today than ever before, according to new child and maternal mortality estimates released today by UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO). Since the year 2000, child deaths have reduced by nearly half […] Continue reading -> World Leaders Tackle Vaccine Hesitancy At Global Summit 12/09/2019 Grace Ren At a first-ever Global Vaccination Summit, health leaders worldwide ramped up efforts to tackle “vaccine hesitancy”, which has prompted the recent resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles. “After many years of progress, we are at a critical turning point. Measles is resurging, and 1 in 10 children continues to miss out on essential childhood […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
More Women And Children Survive Today Than Ever Before, But Inequalities Persist 19/09/2019 Editorial team [WHO/UNICEF] Despite progress, a pregnant woman or newborn dies somewhere in the world every 11 seconds More women and their children are surviving today than ever before, according to new child and maternal mortality estimates released today by UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO). Since the year 2000, child deaths have reduced by nearly half […] Continue reading -> World Leaders Tackle Vaccine Hesitancy At Global Summit 12/09/2019 Grace Ren At a first-ever Global Vaccination Summit, health leaders worldwide ramped up efforts to tackle “vaccine hesitancy”, which has prompted the recent resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles. “After many years of progress, we are at a critical turning point. Measles is resurging, and 1 in 10 children continues to miss out on essential childhood […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
World Leaders Tackle Vaccine Hesitancy At Global Summit 12/09/2019 Grace Ren At a first-ever Global Vaccination Summit, health leaders worldwide ramped up efforts to tackle “vaccine hesitancy”, which has prompted the recent resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles. “After many years of progress, we are at a critical turning point. Measles is resurging, and 1 in 10 children continues to miss out on essential childhood […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts