Obesity Identified as a Significant Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19 Illness and Mortality
The global COVID-19 pandemic, triggered by the novel Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), continues to evolve, with an…
Global Child Mortality Estimates Reveal 4.9 Million Deaths in 2024 as Progress in Child Survival Hits Critical Slowdown
The global community is facing a sobering reality as new data reveals that an estimated 4.9 million children died before…
Global Child Mortality Crisis Deepens as Progress Stalls Amidst Funding Cuts and Conflict
An estimated 4.9 million children died before reaching their fifth birthday in 2024, including 2.3 million newborns, according to a…
Global Child Mortality Progress Stalls as Estimates Reveal Nearly Five Million Deaths in 2024 Amidst Rising Malnutrition and Regional Conflict
The United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) released its flagship report today, revealing a sobering reality…