A new data visualization platform, VIEW-hub, reveals stark numbers on where shortfalls exist in vaccine introduction and coverage. Globally, 72% of child deaths from pneumonia and diarrhea occur in just 15 countries, with India and Nigeria being the worst-affected. The platform provides real-time data updates to monitor introduction an...
The introduction of rotavirus vaccines in developing countries is projected to save more than 2.4 million lives by 2030, with significant reductions in hospitalizations and clinical visits. Rotavirus vaccines are highly cost-effective, reducing child deaths by up to 95% in GAVI-eligible countries.
A new study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases examined the causes of pneumonia among children in developing countries. The Pneumonia Etiology Research for Child Health (PERCH) Project enrolled over 6,000 children and aimed to understand the interplay between risk factors and infection by deadly viruses and bacteria.
The Pneumonia Etiology Research for Child Health (PERCH) study aims to systematically look at current and likely future causes of childhood pneumonia in seven countries. The study will inform global efforts against pneumonia, the world's biggest killer of young children.
A report by the International Vaccine Access Center highlights the poor availability of essential health products in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in remote areas. The report explores how public-private partnerships can improve distribution systems and enhance access to essential medicines.
The World Health Assembly approved a resolution focused on preventing and treating pneumonia, the world's leading killer of children. The resolution aims to save millions of young lives by accelerating access and delivery of proven interventions, including vaccination and antibiotics.
Pneumococcal disease is a leading vaccine-preventable killer of children under age five, causing life-threatening infections. Dr. Thomas Cherian's work has helped advance medical science and inform policy to overcome obstacles in awareness, financing, and vaccine access.
The Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Pneumonia outlines a six-year plan to control the disease, with a focus on promoting exclusive breastfeeding, vaccinations, and effective case management. Implementing these interventions could save more than one million lives each year.
Pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) claim an estimated 1.2 million child lives annually. Effective vaccines exist but their use is limited in low-income countries. Implementing pneumococcal vaccine could save over 440,000 children's lives by 2015.
A new report highlights the urgent need to tackle pneumococcal disease, a leading cause of death among children under five. The UK All-Party Parliamentary Group recommends increasing vaccine availability and healthcare system strengthening in developing countries to reduce child mortality rates.
Childhood pneumonia is a leading killer of children worldwide with over two million deaths annually. Proven preventive measures include vaccination, exclusive breastfeeding, zinc supplementation, and controlling indoor air pollution.
A comprehensive review of evidence shows that pneumococcal conjugate vaccines can protect HIV-infected infants against pneumococcal disease. The vaccine can significantly improve the lives of HIV-infected children by reducing mortality rates.