Africa: Progress in Reducing Child Deaths Slows As 4.9 Million Children Under Five Die in 2024

Africa: Progress in Reducing Child Deaths Slows As 4.9 Million Children Under Five Die in 2024

Geneva/New York — New UN report on child mortality fully assess leading causes of under five deaths for first time 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…

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Africa: Progress in Reducing Child Deaths Slows As 4.9 Million Children Under Five Die in 2024

Africa: Progress in Reducing Child Deaths Slows As 4.9 Million Children Die Before Age Five

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. According to the report – Levels & Trends in Child Mortality – under-five deaths globally have fallen…

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Africa: Progress in Reducing Child Deaths Slows As 4.9 Million Children Under Five Die in 2024

Africa: Traditional Use of Nhundurwa Fruit for Reducing Toothache and Pain but Little Solid Evidence for Viral Health Claims

Traditional use of nhundurwa fruit for reducing toothache and pain but little solid evidence for viral health claims IN SHORT: Facebook posts claim that liquids from the fruit – inhaled, bathed in or applied vaginally – can be used to treat a variety of health conditions, including toothache and itching. While the fruit has long…

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