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Child Mortality Rate in Southern Asia Declines by 72%, But Millions Still At Risk: UNICEF Report

New Delhi, India – A recent report from UNICEF reveals positive progress in reducing the mortality rate for children under 5 in Southern Asia by 72% over the last 30 years. Despite this improvement, millions of children are still losing their lives to preventable causes, emphasizing the need for continued efforts to safeguard young lives in the region. Citing investments in trained healthcare workers and advancements in newborn care as key contributors to the decline …

Obstacles in Gaza Fuel Dire Forecast for Child Deaths: UNICEF

GAZA CITY, Palestine – Child deaths in Gaza are expected to see a significant rise due to obstacles impeding aid efforts, according to a report released by UNICEF. The region is facing challenges in providing essential care and services to children, leading to a concerning trend of increasing mortality rates among the youngest population. UNICEF noted that the situation in Gaza is dire, with limited access to proper healthcare, nutrition, and clean water. These factors, …

Child Deaths in Gaza on the Rise as UNICEF Warns of Humanitarian Crisis

New York City, NY – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) issued a warning about the escalating child deaths in Gaza due to the lack of humanitarian aid deliveries. The situation in the besieged enclave has put immense pressure on the Israeli government to remove obstacles hindering aid delivery to desperate Palestinians. Adele Khodr, UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, expressed deep concern over the rising child mortality rates in Gaza …