More children missed critical vaccinations in conflict zones

The United Nations has reported that an increasing number of children were left out of crucial vaccination programmes for diseases such as diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough in 2023. The shortfall was attributed to rising global conflicts that disrupted the supply of these life-saving vaccines, particularly in war-torn regions. UN estimates indicate that approximately 14.5 million children did not receive…

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