About 60 million “zero-dose children” have not received any vaccines and have aged out of routine immunization programs. Protecting them will require a costly vaccination blitz.
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28 Premature Babies Evacuated From Al-Shifa Hospital Arrive in Egypt
The newborns had become a symbol of the suffering at Al-Shifa Hospital, which was raided by Israeli forces last week.
Russian Nobel Winner and Other Laureates Ask for $100 Million in Aid
Dmitri A. Muratov, who shared the prize in 2021, has used the honor to raise funds for people affected by the war in Ukraine.
How to Help Victims of the Earthquake in Morocco
Here’s how to contribute to organizations that are aiding the rescue and recovery efforts in Morocco.
How to Help Earthquake Victims in Turkey and Syria
Here’s how to contribute to organizations that are aiding the rescue and recovery efforts in Turkey and Syria.
North Korea Puts Capital in Lockdown to Fight ‘Recurrent Flu’
A government notice made no mention of Covid-19, but state media said the authorities were taking measures in the capital to “cope with the daily-worsening world health crisis.”
Global Push to Treat H.I.V. Leaves Children Behind
Sub-Saharan Africa has made steady progress in delivering lifesaving medication to adults, but young patients are harder to reach and 100,000 are dying of AIDS each year
Somalia Braces for Famine, Trapped Between Al Shabab and Drought
The worst drought in 40 years is pushing Somalia to the brink. If it triggers a rare famine declaration, the militant group Al Shabab will also be to blame.
Iranian Protesters Attack Khomeini’s Childhood Home as Unrest Spreads
The house where the Islamic revolution’s founder grew up was set on fire during a fresh surge of anger over the government’s killing of children, including three in the city of Izeh.
First Day of School in Ukraine, Upended by the Bleak Season of War
For those lucky enough to have schools to return to, back-to-school day is still colored by war. Schools must now have bomb shelters, and first-aid kits are handed out along with pens and paper.