Bangladesh Launches Emergency Measles Vaccination Campaign as Outbreak Kills Over 110 Children
Bangladesh launched an emergency measles vaccination campaign on April 5, 2026, following an outbreak that has killed at least 113 children.
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Child Mortality Crisis Persists: Nearly 5 Million Under-Fives Dead in 2024, UN Warns of Stalled Progress
Nearly 5 million children under five died from preventable causes in 2024, a new UN report reveals. Progress has slowed 60% since 2015, with conflict, malnutrition, and funding gaps driving the crisis.
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UNICEF report warns of dual threat to children’s health as infectious diseases surge
UNICEF’s January 2026 report warns that antimicrobial resistance and mass displacement are converging to create unprecedented infectious disease risks for children worldwide
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