Russian Airstrikes in Ukraine: the ‘Largest Attack’ on Health Care in Europe Since World War II, says WHO 21/11/2022 Stefan Anderson As the first snows fall across Ukraine, World Health Organization officials in Kyiv warn the coming winter will be “life-threatening for millions” of Ukrainians. At a press conference in Kyiv on Monday, WHO’s European Regional Director Dr Hans Kluge called the Russian airstrikes on Ukraine’s energy and medical infrastructure “the largest attack on health care […] Continue reading -> Routine Childhood Immunisations in Low-Income Countries Declined Again in 2021; Signs of Recovery in 2022 30/09/2022 Megha Kaveri Routine childhood immunisation across 57 low income countries declined slightly for the second consecutive year in 2021, following massive pandemic-related interruptions in vaccine coverage in 2020, according to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Vaccine coverage stood at 77%, one percent less than in 2020. Preliminary data between January and May 2022, however, shows signs of improvement […] Continue reading -> Lack of Basic Hygiene Faulted in UN Report 30/08/2022 John Heilprin A new UN report showing that half of the world’s health care facilities fail to meet the basic standard for providing hygiene services like soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub highlights the widespread global risk of disease spread and infections to patients and health care providers. About two-thirds of all health care facilities […] Continue reading -> New Allies Tackle Scourge of AIDS in Kids 02/08/2022 John Heilprin Twelve African nations have joined with the United Nations and other international organizations in forming a new alliance that will work to prevent new infant HIV infections and to ensure no child living with HIV is denied treatment by the end of the decade. Proponents of the new Global Alliance for Ending AIDS in Children […] Continue reading -> Pandemic Eroded Vaccine Coverage; Now Signs of Recovery Emerging, but Not Enough 29/07/2022 Raisa Santos Two years of the COVID-19 pandemic led to a cumulative 5% decline in basic vaccine coverage and disrupted routine immunizations globally from 2020 – 2021, reports a new analysis of the state of routine immunizations across 57 lower-income countries. The analysis, by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, indicates that signs of recovery are beginning to emerge […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Pandemic Fuels Largest Backslide of Routine Childhood Vaccinations, Leaving 25 Million Infants Without Vaccines 15/07/2022 Raisa Santos The World Health Organization and UNICEF have sounded the alarm on the largest sustained decline in global childhood vaccinations in approximately 30 years, with 25 million infants missing out on lifesaving routine vaccines. The percentage of children who received three doses of vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP3) – a marker for immunization coverage […] Continue reading -> Ukraine Warns of ‘Severe Food Shortage’ From Russian Invasion 15/06/2022 Raisa Santos Russia’s ongoing refusal to let Ukranian grain lift its blockade of Black Sea ports is causing a global food crisis and has led to allegations that the country is weaponizing” the world’s food supply. Over the weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that the world will face a “severe food crisis” as Russia’s war continues […] Continue reading -> One In Three People Globally Need Assistive Technologies; ‘Stunning Disparity’ In Access 16/05/2022 Aishwarya Tendolkar From wheelchairs to memory aids, over 2.5 billion people in the world today need at least one assistive device either for communication, vision, mobility, as well as for certain cognitive functions, like memory aids. And the number is set to rise to 3.5 billion people by 2050 due to an ageing population and the prevalence […] Continue reading -> 79% Rise In Measles Cases Stokes Fears of Global Outbreak; ‘Perfect Storm’ of Conditions 27/04/2022 Aishwarya Tendolkar A 79% rise in the reported measles cases in the first two months of 2022, compared to the same period last year, has raised concerns over the possibility of an outbreak that could affect millions of children this year. Pandemic-related disruptions, increasing inequalities in access to vaccines, and the diversion of resources from routine immunization […] Continue reading -> Taliban to Resume Afghanistan’s House-to-House Polio Vaccination Campaign 19/10/2021 Raisa Santos The World Health Organization and UNICEF welcome the decision made by Taliban to support the resumption of house-to-house polio vaccination across Afghanistan. The vaccination campaign, which begins 8 November, will be the first in over three years to reach all children in Afghanistan, including more than 3.3 million children in some parts of the country […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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.
Routine Childhood Immunisations in Low-Income Countries Declined Again in 2021; Signs of Recovery in 2022 30/09/2022 Megha Kaveri Routine childhood immunisation across 57 low income countries declined slightly for the second consecutive year in 2021, following massive pandemic-related interruptions in vaccine coverage in 2020, according to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Vaccine coverage stood at 77%, one percent less than in 2020. Preliminary data between January and May 2022, however, shows signs of improvement […] Continue reading -> Lack of Basic Hygiene Faulted in UN Report 30/08/2022 John Heilprin A new UN report showing that half of the world’s health care facilities fail to meet the basic standard for providing hygiene services like soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub highlights the widespread global risk of disease spread and infections to patients and health care providers. About two-thirds of all health care facilities […] Continue reading -> New Allies Tackle Scourge of AIDS in Kids 02/08/2022 John Heilprin Twelve African nations have joined with the United Nations and other international organizations in forming a new alliance that will work to prevent new infant HIV infections and to ensure no child living with HIV is denied treatment by the end of the decade. Proponents of the new Global Alliance for Ending AIDS in Children […] Continue reading -> Pandemic Eroded Vaccine Coverage; Now Signs of Recovery Emerging, but Not Enough 29/07/2022 Raisa Santos Two years of the COVID-19 pandemic led to a cumulative 5% decline in basic vaccine coverage and disrupted routine immunizations globally from 2020 – 2021, reports a new analysis of the state of routine immunizations across 57 lower-income countries. The analysis, by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, indicates that signs of recovery are beginning to emerge […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Pandemic Fuels Largest Backslide of Routine Childhood Vaccinations, Leaving 25 Million Infants Without Vaccines 15/07/2022 Raisa Santos The World Health Organization and UNICEF have sounded the alarm on the largest sustained decline in global childhood vaccinations in approximately 30 years, with 25 million infants missing out on lifesaving routine vaccines. The percentage of children who received three doses of vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP3) – a marker for immunization coverage […] Continue reading -> Ukraine Warns of ‘Severe Food Shortage’ From Russian Invasion 15/06/2022 Raisa Santos Russia’s ongoing refusal to let Ukranian grain lift its blockade of Black Sea ports is causing a global food crisis and has led to allegations that the country is weaponizing” the world’s food supply. Over the weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that the world will face a “severe food crisis” as Russia’s war continues […] Continue reading -> One In Three People Globally Need Assistive Technologies; ‘Stunning Disparity’ In Access 16/05/2022 Aishwarya Tendolkar From wheelchairs to memory aids, over 2.5 billion people in the world today need at least one assistive device either for communication, vision, mobility, as well as for certain cognitive functions, like memory aids. And the number is set to rise to 3.5 billion people by 2050 due to an ageing population and the prevalence […] Continue reading -> 79% Rise In Measles Cases Stokes Fears of Global Outbreak; ‘Perfect Storm’ of Conditions 27/04/2022 Aishwarya Tendolkar A 79% rise in the reported measles cases in the first two months of 2022, compared to the same period last year, has raised concerns over the possibility of an outbreak that could affect millions of children this year. Pandemic-related disruptions, increasing inequalities in access to vaccines, and the diversion of resources from routine immunization […] Continue reading -> Taliban to Resume Afghanistan’s House-to-House Polio Vaccination Campaign 19/10/2021 Raisa Santos The World Health Organization and UNICEF welcome the decision made by Taliban to support the resumption of house-to-house polio vaccination across Afghanistan. The vaccination campaign, which begins 8 November, will be the first in over three years to reach all children in Afghanistan, including more than 3.3 million children in some parts of the country […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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.
Lack of Basic Hygiene Faulted in UN Report 30/08/2022 John Heilprin A new UN report showing that half of the world’s health care facilities fail to meet the basic standard for providing hygiene services like soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub highlights the widespread global risk of disease spread and infections to patients and health care providers. About two-thirds of all health care facilities […] Continue reading -> New Allies Tackle Scourge of AIDS in Kids 02/08/2022 John Heilprin Twelve African nations have joined with the United Nations and other international organizations in forming a new alliance that will work to prevent new infant HIV infections and to ensure no child living with HIV is denied treatment by the end of the decade. Proponents of the new Global Alliance for Ending AIDS in Children […] Continue reading -> Pandemic Eroded Vaccine Coverage; Now Signs of Recovery Emerging, but Not Enough 29/07/2022 Raisa Santos Two years of the COVID-19 pandemic led to a cumulative 5% decline in basic vaccine coverage and disrupted routine immunizations globally from 2020 – 2021, reports a new analysis of the state of routine immunizations across 57 lower-income countries. The analysis, by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, indicates that signs of recovery are beginning to emerge […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Pandemic Fuels Largest Backslide of Routine Childhood Vaccinations, Leaving 25 Million Infants Without Vaccines 15/07/2022 Raisa Santos The World Health Organization and UNICEF have sounded the alarm on the largest sustained decline in global childhood vaccinations in approximately 30 years, with 25 million infants missing out on lifesaving routine vaccines. The percentage of children who received three doses of vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP3) – a marker for immunization coverage […] Continue reading -> Ukraine Warns of ‘Severe Food Shortage’ From Russian Invasion 15/06/2022 Raisa Santos Russia’s ongoing refusal to let Ukranian grain lift its blockade of Black Sea ports is causing a global food crisis and has led to allegations that the country is weaponizing” the world’s food supply. Over the weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that the world will face a “severe food crisis” as Russia’s war continues […] Continue reading -> One In Three People Globally Need Assistive Technologies; ‘Stunning Disparity’ In Access 16/05/2022 Aishwarya Tendolkar From wheelchairs to memory aids, over 2.5 billion people in the world today need at least one assistive device either for communication, vision, mobility, as well as for certain cognitive functions, like memory aids. And the number is set to rise to 3.5 billion people by 2050 due to an ageing population and the prevalence […] Continue reading -> 79% Rise In Measles Cases Stokes Fears of Global Outbreak; ‘Perfect Storm’ of Conditions 27/04/2022 Aishwarya Tendolkar A 79% rise in the reported measles cases in the first two months of 2022, compared to the same period last year, has raised concerns over the possibility of an outbreak that could affect millions of children this year. Pandemic-related disruptions, increasing inequalities in access to vaccines, and the diversion of resources from routine immunization […] Continue reading -> Taliban to Resume Afghanistan’s House-to-House Polio Vaccination Campaign 19/10/2021 Raisa Santos The World Health Organization and UNICEF welcome the decision made by Taliban to support the resumption of house-to-house polio vaccination across Afghanistan. The vaccination campaign, which begins 8 November, will be the first in over three years to reach all children in Afghanistan, including more than 3.3 million children in some parts of the country […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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.
New Allies Tackle Scourge of AIDS in Kids 02/08/2022 John Heilprin Twelve African nations have joined with the United Nations and other international organizations in forming a new alliance that will work to prevent new infant HIV infections and to ensure no child living with HIV is denied treatment by the end of the decade. Proponents of the new Global Alliance for Ending AIDS in Children […] Continue reading -> Pandemic Eroded Vaccine Coverage; Now Signs of Recovery Emerging, but Not Enough 29/07/2022 Raisa Santos Two years of the COVID-19 pandemic led to a cumulative 5% decline in basic vaccine coverage and disrupted routine immunizations globally from 2020 – 2021, reports a new analysis of the state of routine immunizations across 57 lower-income countries. The analysis, by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, indicates that signs of recovery are beginning to emerge […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Pandemic Fuels Largest Backslide of Routine Childhood Vaccinations, Leaving 25 Million Infants Without Vaccines 15/07/2022 Raisa Santos The World Health Organization and UNICEF have sounded the alarm on the largest sustained decline in global childhood vaccinations in approximately 30 years, with 25 million infants missing out on lifesaving routine vaccines. The percentage of children who received three doses of vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP3) – a marker for immunization coverage […] Continue reading -> Ukraine Warns of ‘Severe Food Shortage’ From Russian Invasion 15/06/2022 Raisa Santos Russia’s ongoing refusal to let Ukranian grain lift its blockade of Black Sea ports is causing a global food crisis and has led to allegations that the country is weaponizing” the world’s food supply. Over the weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that the world will face a “severe food crisis” as Russia’s war continues […] Continue reading -> One In Three People Globally Need Assistive Technologies; ‘Stunning Disparity’ In Access 16/05/2022 Aishwarya Tendolkar From wheelchairs to memory aids, over 2.5 billion people in the world today need at least one assistive device either for communication, vision, mobility, as well as for certain cognitive functions, like memory aids. And the number is set to rise to 3.5 billion people by 2050 due to an ageing population and the prevalence […] Continue reading -> 79% Rise In Measles Cases Stokes Fears of Global Outbreak; ‘Perfect Storm’ of Conditions 27/04/2022 Aishwarya Tendolkar A 79% rise in the reported measles cases in the first two months of 2022, compared to the same period last year, has raised concerns over the possibility of an outbreak that could affect millions of children this year. Pandemic-related disruptions, increasing inequalities in access to vaccines, and the diversion of resources from routine immunization […] Continue reading -> Taliban to Resume Afghanistan’s House-to-House Polio Vaccination Campaign 19/10/2021 Raisa Santos The World Health Organization and UNICEF welcome the decision made by Taliban to support the resumption of house-to-house polio vaccination across Afghanistan. The vaccination campaign, which begins 8 November, will be the first in over three years to reach all children in Afghanistan, including more than 3.3 million children in some parts of the country […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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.
Pandemic Eroded Vaccine Coverage; Now Signs of Recovery Emerging, but Not Enough 29/07/2022 Raisa Santos Two years of the COVID-19 pandemic led to a cumulative 5% decline in basic vaccine coverage and disrupted routine immunizations globally from 2020 – 2021, reports a new analysis of the state of routine immunizations across 57 lower-income countries. The analysis, by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, indicates that signs of recovery are beginning to emerge […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Pandemic Fuels Largest Backslide of Routine Childhood Vaccinations, Leaving 25 Million Infants Without Vaccines 15/07/2022 Raisa Santos The World Health Organization and UNICEF have sounded the alarm on the largest sustained decline in global childhood vaccinations in approximately 30 years, with 25 million infants missing out on lifesaving routine vaccines. The percentage of children who received three doses of vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP3) – a marker for immunization coverage […] Continue reading -> Ukraine Warns of ‘Severe Food Shortage’ From Russian Invasion 15/06/2022 Raisa Santos Russia’s ongoing refusal to let Ukranian grain lift its blockade of Black Sea ports is causing a global food crisis and has led to allegations that the country is weaponizing” the world’s food supply. Over the weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that the world will face a “severe food crisis” as Russia’s war continues […] Continue reading -> One In Three People Globally Need Assistive Technologies; ‘Stunning Disparity’ In Access 16/05/2022 Aishwarya Tendolkar From wheelchairs to memory aids, over 2.5 billion people in the world today need at least one assistive device either for communication, vision, mobility, as well as for certain cognitive functions, like memory aids. And the number is set to rise to 3.5 billion people by 2050 due to an ageing population and the prevalence […] Continue reading -> 79% Rise In Measles Cases Stokes Fears of Global Outbreak; ‘Perfect Storm’ of Conditions 27/04/2022 Aishwarya Tendolkar A 79% rise in the reported measles cases in the first two months of 2022, compared to the same period last year, has raised concerns over the possibility of an outbreak that could affect millions of children this year. Pandemic-related disruptions, increasing inequalities in access to vaccines, and the diversion of resources from routine immunization […] Continue reading -> Taliban to Resume Afghanistan’s House-to-House Polio Vaccination Campaign 19/10/2021 Raisa Santos The World Health Organization and UNICEF welcome the decision made by Taliban to support the resumption of house-to-house polio vaccination across Afghanistan. The vaccination campaign, which begins 8 November, will be the first in over three years to reach all children in Afghanistan, including more than 3.3 million children in some parts of the country […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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 Pandemic Fuels Largest Backslide of Routine Childhood Vaccinations, Leaving 25 Million Infants Without Vaccines 15/07/2022 Raisa Santos The World Health Organization and UNICEF have sounded the alarm on the largest sustained decline in global childhood vaccinations in approximately 30 years, with 25 million infants missing out on lifesaving routine vaccines. The percentage of children who received three doses of vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP3) – a marker for immunization coverage […] Continue reading -> Ukraine Warns of ‘Severe Food Shortage’ From Russian Invasion 15/06/2022 Raisa Santos Russia’s ongoing refusal to let Ukranian grain lift its blockade of Black Sea ports is causing a global food crisis and has led to allegations that the country is weaponizing” the world’s food supply. Over the weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that the world will face a “severe food crisis” as Russia’s war continues […] Continue reading -> One In Three People Globally Need Assistive Technologies; ‘Stunning Disparity’ In Access 16/05/2022 Aishwarya Tendolkar From wheelchairs to memory aids, over 2.5 billion people in the world today need at least one assistive device either for communication, vision, mobility, as well as for certain cognitive functions, like memory aids. And the number is set to rise to 3.5 billion people by 2050 due to an ageing population and the prevalence […] Continue reading -> 79% Rise In Measles Cases Stokes Fears of Global Outbreak; ‘Perfect Storm’ of Conditions 27/04/2022 Aishwarya Tendolkar A 79% rise in the reported measles cases in the first two months of 2022, compared to the same period last year, has raised concerns over the possibility of an outbreak that could affect millions of children this year. Pandemic-related disruptions, increasing inequalities in access to vaccines, and the diversion of resources from routine immunization […] Continue reading -> Taliban to Resume Afghanistan’s House-to-House Polio Vaccination Campaign 19/10/2021 Raisa Santos The World Health Organization and UNICEF welcome the decision made by Taliban to support the resumption of house-to-house polio vaccination across Afghanistan. The vaccination campaign, which begins 8 November, will be the first in over three years to reach all children in Afghanistan, including more than 3.3 million children in some parts of the country […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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.
Ukraine Warns of ‘Severe Food Shortage’ From Russian Invasion 15/06/2022 Raisa Santos Russia’s ongoing refusal to let Ukranian grain lift its blockade of Black Sea ports is causing a global food crisis and has led to allegations that the country is weaponizing” the world’s food supply. Over the weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that the world will face a “severe food crisis” as Russia’s war continues […] Continue reading -> One In Three People Globally Need Assistive Technologies; ‘Stunning Disparity’ In Access 16/05/2022 Aishwarya Tendolkar From wheelchairs to memory aids, over 2.5 billion people in the world today need at least one assistive device either for communication, vision, mobility, as well as for certain cognitive functions, like memory aids. And the number is set to rise to 3.5 billion people by 2050 due to an ageing population and the prevalence […] Continue reading -> 79% Rise In Measles Cases Stokes Fears of Global Outbreak; ‘Perfect Storm’ of Conditions 27/04/2022 Aishwarya Tendolkar A 79% rise in the reported measles cases in the first two months of 2022, compared to the same period last year, has raised concerns over the possibility of an outbreak that could affect millions of children this year. Pandemic-related disruptions, increasing inequalities in access to vaccines, and the diversion of resources from routine immunization […] Continue reading -> Taliban to Resume Afghanistan’s House-to-House Polio Vaccination Campaign 19/10/2021 Raisa Santos The World Health Organization and UNICEF welcome the decision made by Taliban to support the resumption of house-to-house polio vaccination across Afghanistan. The vaccination campaign, which begins 8 November, will be the first in over three years to reach all children in Afghanistan, including more than 3.3 million children in some parts of the country […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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.
One In Three People Globally Need Assistive Technologies; ‘Stunning Disparity’ In Access 16/05/2022 Aishwarya Tendolkar From wheelchairs to memory aids, over 2.5 billion people in the world today need at least one assistive device either for communication, vision, mobility, as well as for certain cognitive functions, like memory aids. And the number is set to rise to 3.5 billion people by 2050 due to an ageing population and the prevalence […] Continue reading -> 79% Rise In Measles Cases Stokes Fears of Global Outbreak; ‘Perfect Storm’ of Conditions 27/04/2022 Aishwarya Tendolkar A 79% rise in the reported measles cases in the first two months of 2022, compared to the same period last year, has raised concerns over the possibility of an outbreak that could affect millions of children this year. Pandemic-related disruptions, increasing inequalities in access to vaccines, and the diversion of resources from routine immunization […] Continue reading -> Taliban to Resume Afghanistan’s House-to-House Polio Vaccination Campaign 19/10/2021 Raisa Santos The World Health Organization and UNICEF welcome the decision made by Taliban to support the resumption of house-to-house polio vaccination across Afghanistan. The vaccination campaign, which begins 8 November, will be the first in over three years to reach all children in Afghanistan, including more than 3.3 million children in some parts of the country […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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.
79% Rise In Measles Cases Stokes Fears of Global Outbreak; ‘Perfect Storm’ of Conditions 27/04/2022 Aishwarya Tendolkar A 79% rise in the reported measles cases in the first two months of 2022, compared to the same period last year, has raised concerns over the possibility of an outbreak that could affect millions of children this year. Pandemic-related disruptions, increasing inequalities in access to vaccines, and the diversion of resources from routine immunization […] Continue reading -> Taliban to Resume Afghanistan’s House-to-House Polio Vaccination Campaign 19/10/2021 Raisa Santos The World Health Organization and UNICEF welcome the decision made by Taliban to support the resumption of house-to-house polio vaccination across Afghanistan. The vaccination campaign, which begins 8 November, will be the first in over three years to reach all children in Afghanistan, including more than 3.3 million children in some parts of the country […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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
Taliban to Resume Afghanistan’s House-to-House Polio Vaccination Campaign 19/10/2021 Raisa Santos The World Health Organization and UNICEF welcome the decision made by Taliban to support the resumption of house-to-house polio vaccination across Afghanistan. The vaccination campaign, which begins 8 November, will be the first in over three years to reach all children in Afghanistan, including more than 3.3 million children in some parts of the country […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts