UN Reports Stalled Progress in Reducing Preventable Child Deaths
The United Nations has reported that efforts to reduce child mortality have stalled, with 4.9 million children under five dying from preventable causes in 2024. This represents a significant slowdown compared to the substantial progress made since 2000. The findings highlight ongoing global health challenges despite previous improvements.
Key facts
- UN reports stalled progress in reducing child mortality
- 4.9 million children under five died from preventable causes in 2024
- Significant progress was made since 2000
- Current trend shows a slowdown in improvement
- Findings highlight ongoing global health challenges
Entities
Institutions
- United Nations