Child health
Mar 2, 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 and …
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 …
Child mortality (under 5 years)
Jan 28, 2022 · Child Survival Key facts In 2020 an estimated 5 million children under the age of 5 years died, mostly from preventable and treatable causes. Approximately half of those deaths, 2.4 million, …
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 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, …
Helping children learn, be happy and thrive
Mar 5, 2020 · Play can take many different forms, helping children solve problems, express themselves, make decisions, practice skills and try new things – all critical components of our development.
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 …
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 …
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 / …
Countries pledge to act on childhood violence affecting some 1 billion ...
Nov 7, 2024 · More than 100 governments today made historic commitments to end childhood violence, including nine pledging to ban corporal punishment – an issue that affects 3 out of every 5 children …