Global Childhood Vaccination Rates Stagnate Amid Rising Conflicts, UN Reports
TL;DR
Global childhood immunization coverage stalled in 2023, leaving 2.7 million more children un- or under-vaccinated compared to 2019, according to WHO and UNICEF. Key vaccines like DTP and measles saw stagnation or decline in coverage, with over half of unvaccinated children in conflict-affected areas. Despite some progress in HPV vaccine coverage, significant gaps remain, highlighting the need for increased global efforts to close the immunization gap and strengthen healthcare systems.
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