UN Warns of Global Child Vaccination Crisis

Global childhood immunization efforts have been severely impacted by conflicts, with around 14.5 million children worldwide not receiving any vaccination in 2023, and an additional 6.5 million under-vaccinated. Countries like Sudan and Yemen experienced significant rises in unvaccinated children due to conflicts. Immunization coverage remains below pre-pandemic levels, with challenges including logistical issues, vaccine hesitancy, and inequitable access to healthcare services. The WHO and UNICEF emphasize the urgent need for catch-up campaigns and system strengthening to address the concerning trends in global immunization coverage.