The world is off track to meet its 2030 goal of halving the number of 'zero-dose' children who never received a vaccine.
GENEVA (AN) — Global childhood vaccination rates held steady in 2024, but the World Health Organization and UNICEF warn nearly 20 million infants worldwide missed at least one dose of key vaccines.
Data from the U.N. organizations' new report on Tuesday shows that 85% of infants received the full three doses of the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccine, a benchmark for overall immunization rates.
New guidance from five decades of research reveals worker productivity declines 2-3% for every degree above 20°.
The move comes ahead of a critical vote to adopt a new fuel standard and global carbon pricing mechanism for emissions.
The new record for longest lightning flash is 829 kilometers (515 miles), which would take at least 90 minutes in a plane.
Tributes highlighted Dr. Nabarro's profound influence and strategic acumen in tackling health and humanitarian crises.
The latest raids are a significant escalation in a long-running crackdown by the rebels against international organizations.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization's initial security focus has broadened to include economic and trade cooperation.
The action is expected to impact operations and funding of international organizations that rely on U.S. contributions.
Lebanese officials wanted UNIFIL to remain because of the country's inability to maintain regional security on its own.
