Global Reduction in Unvaccinated Children, But Impact of Funding Shortage Is Yet to Hit

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Global Reduction in Unvaccinated Children, But Impact of Funding Shortage Is Yet to Hit

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Global immunization rates saw improvement, with nearly 90% of infants receiving a DTP vaccine dose in 2025 and about one-third of girls globally receiving at least one HPV vaccine dose. The data, released by WHO and UNICEF, highlights progress but warns that funding shortfalls may affect future vaccination coverage.

Nearly 90% of infants globally received at least one dose of a diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP) vaccine in 2025, while around one-third of girls globally received at least one dose of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which protects against cervical cancer. This is according to the annual World Health Organization (WHO)-UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization […]

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