An estimated 4.9 million children died before their fifth birthday in 2024, including 2.3 million newborns, according to new estimates released today. Most of these deaths are preventable with proven, low-cost interventions and access to quality health care.
This year, the theme is “Safe care for every newborn and every child”, with the slogan “Patient safety from the start!”, recognizing the vulnerability of this age group to risks and harm caused by unsafe care.
Child health Childhood and adolescence lay the foundation for the development of individual health and well-being and human potential. The experiences and care received during this time in the course of life have lasting impacts that carry into adulthood. Prioritizing child and adolescent health can significantly contribute to addressing many of today's regional health priorities. These ...