Global childhood vaccination coverage holds steady, yet over 14 million infants remain unvaccinated – WHO, UNICEF.
Stories & Blogs WHO (News )In 2024, 89% of infants globally – about 115 million – received at least one dose of the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP)-containing vaccine, and 85% – roughly 109 million – completed all three doses.
UN Women Executive Director and EESC President sign landmark declaration to advance global gender equality during HLPF in New York.
Stories & Blogs UN Women (Statement )The Declaration reaffirms both institutions’ shared and unwavering commitment to promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls across the globe.
WHO supporting Guinea restore vaccine capacity after fire damage,
Stories & Blogs WHO (News )A crisis cell has been set up and contingency plans are being reinforced.
Every five seconds, a child is displaced, injured, or killed in the Middle East and North Africa’s conflicts
Stories & Blogs UNICEF (Press Release )1 in 2 children in MENA live in a conflict-affected country; UNICEF calls for the protection of all children.
WHO actively responds to anthrax epidemic in the DRC.
Stories & Blogs WHO (News )WHO has made more than four tonnes of medicines available to 12 health facilities, a large quantity of which has been handed over to the authorities in the Binza health zone in Rutshuru territory.
WHO supports Mauritius in developing a national medicine policy to ensure access to safe and quality medicines.
Stories & Blogs WHO (News )This initiative unites various health professionals to contribute to the development of a policy that will meet the specificities of the country and the local context.
Providing nonjudgmental and empathetic sexual and reproductive health services in Zambia.
Stories & Blogs WHO (News )To improve access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services, including family planning and safe abortions, Zambia is training health workers in values clarification and attitude transformation (VCAT).