UN: Over 14 million children received no vaccines in 2024
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In 2024, 14.3 million children globally received no vaccines, a 1.4 million increase since 2019. Measles outbreaks surged to 30-year highs, exacerbated by vaccination gaps. The U.S. suspended $300 million in GAVI funding, citing concerns over vaccine safety. UNICEF reported that 25% of unvaccinated children were in conflict zones, highlighting issues like misinformation and budget cuts. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation committed $10 billion for vaccines amidst mounting criticism of vaccine mandates and the urgent need for increased investment in immunization.
14.3 million children worldwide received no vaccines in 2024, marking a 1.4 million increase from the 2019 baseline, reflecting a growing global immunization gap.
U.S. halts $300M in GAVI funding, raising concerns about vaccine safety and intensifying debates regarding the ethics of aggressive immunization campaigns.
25% of unvaccinated children are in crisis zones like Afghanistan and Syria, where health systems are disrupted by conflict, compounded by misinformation.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation pledged $10 billion for vaccines in response to rising criticism of global vaccination mandates and the gap in immunization.
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