Global Childhood Vaccination Rates Show Modest Gain Amid Challenges, WHO and UNICEF Report

A joint report by the WHO and UNICEF indicates a slight improvement in global childhood immunization rates for 2025, yet millions of children remain unvaccinated. The report highlights that while 90% of infants received at least one DTP vaccine dose, overall coverage is still below 2019 levels. Ongoing conflicts, funding shortfalls, and vaccine hesitancy continue to impede progress, leaving 13.5 million children without any vaccinations in their first year.