New York Declares Emergency as Measles Outbreak Spreads Across Communities
New York: Authorities in New York have declared a statewide disaster emergency in response to a growing measles outbreak, prompting...
Child Health
WHO Recommends Lifestyle-Based Approach to Address Childhood Obesity
Geneva: The World Health Organization has issued new recommendations aimed at strengthening the global response to childhood and adolescent obesity,...
El Niño Threat Could Reach Hundreds of Millions of Children Across Nearly 100 Countries
A potential El Niño climate event could expose hundreds of millions of children to heightened environmental and humanitarian risks, according...
🇧🇩 Bangladesh Measles Outbreak: Death Toll Reaches 1,096 as Cases Continue to Rise
September Bangladesh is continuing to battle a major measles outbreak, with the combined number of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths...
🌍 World Rabies Day 2026: WHO Calls for Stronger Global Action to End Rabies Deaths
September Countries and health organisations around the world are marking World Rabies Day 2026 with a renewed call for coordinated...
WHO Highlights Need for Child-Friendly Cancer Medicines
Geneva, September Children undergoing cancer treatment can face challenges when medicines are designed primarily for adults. Large tablets, unpleasant-tasting liquids...
What Is Stunting and Why the First 1,000 Days Matter for Child Development
New Delhi, September 12, 2026: Childhood malnutrition can have consequences that extend far beyond the early years of life. One...
Childhood Cancer: Access to Effective Care Can Save Young Lives
Cancer is generally less common among children than adults, but it can still occur during childhood and create serious challenges...
Measles Resurgence in the United States: Pennsylvania Deaths Raise Fresh Alarm Over Falling Vaccination Rates
President Donald J. Trump, joined by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Physicist John M. Martinis, Science and Technology Policy Director...
Global Polio Emergency Continues as Countries Step Up Vaccination and Surveillance Efforts
Geneva, August 28, 2026: The international effort to eradicate polio remains under intense pressure as poliovirus transmission continues in parts...
Measles Threat Intensifies Worldwide as Nearly 11 Million Infections Are Expected in 2026
AI Generated Picture A renewed global measles surge is putting millions of people at risk in 2026, with health experts...
WHO Promotes Water Safety as Global Efforts Intensify to Prevent Drowning Deaths
The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging governments, schools, communities, and families to strengthen water safety measures as part of...
World Breastfeeding Week 2026 Concludes with Renewed Global Call to Strengthen Support for Mothers and Babies
As World Breastfeeding Week 2026 concludes on 7 August, governments, healthcare professionals, international organizations, and community groups are reaffirming the...
World Breastfeeding Week: Building a Healthier Future Through Support for Every Mother
Every year, World Breastfeeding Week, observed from August 1 to August 7, shines a global spotlight on the importance of...
Sudan Conflict Leaves Children Facing Severe Humanitarian Crisis, UNICEF Warns
Children across Sudan continue to suffer the devastating consequences of a prolonged conflict that has disrupted lives, damaged communities and...
