Child health
Feb 12, 2026 · Child health Protecting and improving the health of children is of fundamental importance. Over the past several decades, we have seen dramatic progress in improving the health …
World Children’s Day Message 2025 - “My Day, My Rights”
Nov 20, 2025 · As the world marks World Children’s Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for decisive, accelerated action to uphold the rights of every child, regardless of nationality, …
Child Health and Development - World Health Organization (WHO)
Child Health and Development The goal of the Child Health and Development Unit is to end preventable child deaths and promote the healthy growth and development of all children in the first decade of …
Every child's rights as an individual - World Health Organization (WHO)
Sep 30, 2022 · Home / Tools and toolkits / Your life, your health - Tips and information for health and well-being / Know your rights / Rights across life phases - Newborns and children under 5 years / …
Nutrition and Food Safety - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jul 21, 2025 · The Nutrition and Food Safety (NFS) Department is addressing the burden of disease from physical, chemical and microbial hazards in food and unhealthy diets, maternal and child …
Progress in reducing child deaths slows as 4.9 million children die ...
Mar 18, 2026 · 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 …
Advancing access to better paediatric medicines on World Children’s Day
Nov 20, 2024 · To honour World Children’s Day, WHO and its Global Accelerator for Paediatric Formulations Network (GAP-f) partners are bringing attention to needs, as well as initiatives to foster …
South Asia immunizes a record-high number of children in 2024
Jul 15, 2025 · New UNICEF and WHO data show strong government commitments, investments, and partnerships have propelled South Asia to achieve its highest-ever immunization coverage. South …
WHO urges schools worldwide to promote healthy eating for children
Jan 27, 2026 · Healthy food in schools can help children develop healthy dietary habits for life, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), which released a new global guideline on evidence-based …
World Patient Safety Day 2025
Sep 1, 2025 · This year, the theme is “Safe care for every newborn and every child”, with the slogan “Patient safety from the start!”, recognizing the vulnerability of this age group to risks and harm …