9 out of 10 children worldwide have received immunizations

Naseem News The World Health Organization (WHO) said that 123 million children, or 9% of the world's children, each 10 children received at least one dose of diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough in 2017, as well as vaccinations for their protection M from infectious diseases that can cause serious illness or disability or that can be fatal. In 2015, according to the latest vaccination estimates for the WHO and UNICEF, the proportion of children who received the full three doses of diphtheria, tetanus and cough was approximately 116 , 2 million, and the rate was 85%.

Although the proportion remained at 85%, about 4.6 million additional children were vaccinated worldwide in 2017 compared to 2010.

The WHO report noted that in the African region, although coverage is still 72% since 2010, but with potential population growth, to maintain the same level of immunization coverage, 3.2 million children should have been vaccinated in 2017. [19659003] The WHO stressed the need for more concerted efforts to achieve universal immunization coverage, as vaccination is the cornerstone of strong primary health care and Mullah health coverage.

If one wants to achieve full immunization coverage, an additional 20 million children will need to be vaccinated in three full immunization doses and 45 million children will need the second dose of vaccination. measles.

About 8 million "40%" of the 19.9 million unvaccinated infants live in fragile conditions, including those affected by the conflict, and some 5.6 million live in only three countries: Afghanistan, Nigeria, Pakistan ,