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The introduction of these in countries with the highest burdens is contributing to a reduction of overall childhood mortality, says Dr. Brian Wahl of Johns Hopkins International Vaccine Access Center.

Dramatic reduction in two killer childhood diseases, study finds The widespread introduction of vaccines has prevented more than a million children dying from two of the deadliest childhood diseases, new research has found.

This World Immunization Week, let’s commit to reaching the millions of babies who currently lack access to vaccines, no matter where they are

“Preventable diseases get stamped out: worker by worker, vaccine by vaccine, child by child.”

Thank you to the health workers like Georgette in the Central African Republic, Ahmed in Yemen, and Geeta in India, who deliver vaccines to all kids in every corner of the world – navigating difficult conditions to ensure we are .

Health Workers Get Creative to Vaccinate Hard-to-Reach Kids During World Immunization Week 2018, we honor the men and women who are heroes in the global fight against preventable diseases.

When people are not vaccinated, infectious diseases that have become uncommon could reappear. Vaccines are a critical tool to prevent disease and save lives

The Future Of Global Health & Disease Eradication: Watch PATH CEO Steve Davis Speak At TEDx Steve Davis speaks on the current innovations in global health that are ending some of the worst diseases and saving more lives every year.

Congratulations to Dr. Amy Pollack on her new appointment as director of Maternal, Newborn & Child Health at the Gates Foundation. “Amy brings deep experience in domestic and global health, strategy development, and in leading high-performing teams of technical experts,” President of Global Development, Chris Elias commented on Dr. Pollack’s new role.

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Appoints Amy Pollack as Director of Maternal, Newborn & Child Health SEATTLE, April 13, 2018 - The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today announced that Amy Pollack, MD, FACOG, FACPM has been named director of Maternal, Newborn & Child Health.

Pneumococcal bacteria are not just the villains behind pneumonia lung infection but can also cause meningitis. Today is World Meningitis Day! Help raise awareness across social media platforms for the different possible types of meningitis and their devastating effects using this new thunderclap:

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In the DRC, the pneumonia is the leading cause of death in young children. Our recent blog post highlights work being done by advocates – both within and outside of the government to halve the under-five mortality and the prevalence of pneumonia among young children in the last 15 years.

World Pneumonia Day 2017: Democratic Republic of the Congo This story is a part of the World Pneumonia Day (WPD) 2017 Global Activities Round-Up Series. This year, countries around the world held events and campaigns. In Pakistan, journalists and public health advocates combined forces to draw the attention of parliamentarians to immunization issues in the

Good health, adequate nutrition, security and safety, opportunities for early learning and responsive caregiving. The five components of to give all our little ones the best start in life.

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Nurturing Health Care – For early Childhood Development The second online consultation is open until March 28.The consultation is available in the following languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic, Chinese and Russian. Comments received will inform the final document to be launched in May 2018 at the time of the World Health Assembly.

On World Water Day, explains the shifting water crisis and emerging solutions - including changing agricultural practices and desalination.
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From Not Enough to Too Much, the World’s Water Crisis Explained Many more cities than Cape Town face an uncertain future over water. But there are emerging solutions.

The first years from pregnancy to age 3 last forever.
Join the online consultation on the Framework by 28 March →

Nurturing Health Care – For early Childhood Development The second online consultation is open until March 28.The consultation is available in the following languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic, Chinese and Russian. Comments received will inform the final document to be launched in May 2018 at the time of the World Health Assembly.