Oct 29, 2025 · Child healthProtecting and improving the health of children is of fundamental importance. Over the past several decades, we have seen dramatic progress in improving the …

Child Health and DevelopmentThe 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 …

Jan 28, 2022 · Child SurvivalKey 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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Aug 13, 2025 · Children and adolescents in the WHO European Region face unprecedented health challenges. Despite a high standard of living for many children in the Region, they …

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 …

Mar 11, 2025 · Measles is a highly contagious acute viral disease which affects individuals of all ages and remains one of the leading causes of death among young children globally. The …