What's Killing Kids?Childhood death rates in the U.S. rose 18% from 2019 to 2021, reversing decades of progress primarily due to injuries from guns and drugs.
The Mortality Rate Of Victorian Children Is A Cautionary Tale That Is Shockingly Relevant TodayModern medicine has drastically reduced child mortality rates, making the historical grief of child loss a luxury for many in developed nations.
Child deaths in England rising above pre-pandemic levels, study findsChild mortality in England is rising post-Covid after a temporary decrease during lockdowns, revealing persistent inequalities.
Temporary housing linked to deaths of at least 16 children in London, new research revealsTemporary accommodation has been linked to the deaths of at least 16 children in London over five years, raising serious concerns about safety.
1 in 4 Child Deaths After E.R. Visits Are Preventable, Study FindsMajority of U.S. emergency departments are inadequately prepared for pediatric patients, risking children's lives.
Tiny Coffins: Measles Is Killing Thousands of Children in CongoMeasles outbreaks are increasingly lethal in many parts of the world, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, despite the availability of vaccines.
What's Killing Kids?Childhood death rates in the U.S. rose 18% from 2019 to 2021, reversing decades of progress primarily due to injuries from guns and drugs.
The Mortality Rate Of Victorian Children Is A Cautionary Tale That Is Shockingly Relevant TodayModern medicine has drastically reduced child mortality rates, making the historical grief of child loss a luxury for many in developed nations.
Child deaths in England rising above pre-pandemic levels, study findsChild mortality in England is rising post-Covid after a temporary decrease during lockdowns, revealing persistent inequalities.
Temporary housing linked to deaths of at least 16 children in London, new research revealsTemporary accommodation has been linked to the deaths of at least 16 children in London over five years, raising serious concerns about safety.
1 in 4 Child Deaths After E.R. Visits Are Preventable, Study FindsMajority of U.S. emergency departments are inadequately prepared for pediatric patients, risking children's lives.
Tiny Coffins: Measles Is Killing Thousands of Children in CongoMeasles outbreaks are increasingly lethal in many parts of the world, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, despite the availability of vaccines.
Hospital apologises over death of boy from sepsisParents received an apology and financial settlement from the hospital, acknowledging failures in the care of their deceased son.
Temporary housing linked to deaths of at least 74 childrenTemporary accommodation has led to at least 74 child deaths in England over five years, highlighting severe housing issues.
80 homeless children died in temporary accommodation last year, new figures showThe increasing child death toll linked to temporary accommodation highlights the urgent need for comprehensive solutions to homelessness in England.
Temporary housing linked to deaths of at least 74 childrenTemporary accommodation has led to at least 74 child deaths in England over five years, highlighting severe housing issues.
80 homeless children died in temporary accommodation last year, new figures showThe increasing child death toll linked to temporary accommodation highlights the urgent need for comprehensive solutions to homelessness in England.
Opinion | The World Is a Mess, and It's Still the Best Time to Be AliveDespite ongoing global tragedies, significant progress has been made in child mortality rates, marking 2024 as a historic low.
Baby girl freezes to death in Gaza while Israel and Hamas argue over ceasefireThe harsh winter conditions in Gaza are resulting in tragic deaths, emphasizing the dire humanitarian crisis.
We've lost everything': inside a Sudanese town where children die of hunger every dayTawila faces a severe humanitarian crisis with daily child mortality due to hunger, exacerbated by ongoing conflict and insufficient healthcare resources.
Several killed in Israeli attack on aid truck in Gaza: ReportAt least nine people killed in an attack on an aid distribution vehicle in Gaza by Israeli forces.UNICEF warns of increasing child deaths in Gaza due to malnutrition and dehydration, calling for immediate humanitarian relief.
Baby girl freezes to death in Gaza while Israel and Hamas argue over ceasefireThe harsh winter conditions in Gaza are resulting in tragic deaths, emphasizing the dire humanitarian crisis.
We've lost everything': inside a Sudanese town where children die of hunger every dayTawila faces a severe humanitarian crisis with daily child mortality due to hunger, exacerbated by ongoing conflict and insufficient healthcare resources.
Several killed in Israeli attack on aid truck in Gaza: ReportAt least nine people killed in an attack on an aid distribution vehicle in Gaza by Israeli forces.UNICEF warns of increasing child deaths in Gaza due to malnutrition and dehydration, calling for immediate humanitarian relief.
UN report says 1.1 billion people living in acute povertyThe world's poorest individuals predominantly reside in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, with a notable concentration in conflict-affected regions.
Why a new report on child mortality is historic, encouraging and grimHistoric decrease in child mortality below 5 million deaths worldwide.Need to accelerate efforts to reduce child mortality from preventable and treatable conditions.
Bill Gates says today's global child health crisis is tomorrow's economic catastropheAfter 40 years since "We Are the World," malnutrition risks for children have escalated due to stalled progress in aid and climate challenges.
Childhood deaths reach historic' low but progress is unequal, UN report findsRecord low under-five mortality in 2022 - 4.9 million deaths, Progress in reducing child mortality since 2000 and 1990, Precarious progress in ending preventable child deaths
Why a new report on child mortality is historic, encouraging and grimHistoric decrease in child mortality below 5 million deaths worldwide.Need to accelerate efforts to reduce child mortality from preventable and treatable conditions.
Bill Gates says today's global child health crisis is tomorrow's economic catastropheAfter 40 years since "We Are the World," malnutrition risks for children have escalated due to stalled progress in aid and climate challenges.
Childhood deaths reach historic' low but progress is unequal, UN report findsRecord low under-five mortality in 2022 - 4.9 million deaths, Progress in reducing child mortality since 2000 and 1990, Precarious progress in ending preventable child deaths
Ontario child under 5 dies of measles, provincial health agency says | CBC NewsA child under five years old has died of measles in Ontario due to lack of vaccination, highlighting the importance of immunization.
The invisible lives and deaths of the children of sex workersInsufficient data and attention on child mortality among sex workers' children, leading to issues in birth registration and healthcare