under-5 children

World Hepatitis Day: Dramatic Reduction in Liver Damage Cases for Future Generations

The global prevalence of potentially-deadly hepatitis B in children under age five, dropped to under one per cent in 2019 – down from five per cent…

COVID-19 Lockdown Blocking Vital Vaccines For Children

UNICEF is calling for support to unlock a massive backlog in vaccine shipments due to unprecedented logistical constraints related to COVID-19 mitigation measures including lockdowns…

Disruption Of Healthcare Due To COVID-19 Can Impact Fight Against Malaria

As anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine is in focus amid the COVID-19 crisis, the World Health Organisation and UNICEF have warned that the disruption of healthcare services can…

Over 20% Children Under Five Do Not Possess Birth Certificates

Under duress due to unabating protests, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah may have changed their stand on implementing the National Register…

Children In India To Face Major Brunt Of Climate Change, Notes Lancet Report

Climate change is already damaging the health of children around the world and is set to shape the wellbeing of an entire generation unless the world…

Malnutrition Leading Cause For Death Among Kids Under Five

Malnutrition continues to be the leading cause for death among Indian children younger than five,  according to a study led by the Indian Council of…