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- Progress in reducing child deaths slows as 4. 9 million children die . . .
An estimated 4 9 million children died before their fifth birthday in 2024, including 2 3 million newborns, according to new estimates released today Most of these deaths are preventable with proven, low-cost interventions and access to quality health care
- Child health
Child health Protecting and improving the health of children is of fundamental importance Over the past several decades, we have seen dramatic progress in improving the health and reducing the mortality rate of young children Among other encouraging statistics, the number of children dying before the age of 5 was halved from 2000 to 2017, and more mothers and children are surviving today
- Child Health and Development - World Health Organization (WHO)
Child Health and Development The goal of the Child Health and Development Unit is to end preventable child deaths and promote the healthy growth and development of all children in the first decade of their life
- Every childs rights as an individual - World Health Organization (WHO)
Home Tools and toolkits Your life, your health - Tips and information for health and well-being Know your rights Rights across life phases - Newborns and children under 5 years Every child's rights as an individual
- Length height-for-age - World Health Organization (WHO)
Home Tools and toolkits Child growth standards Standards Length height-for-age
- Weight-for-length height - World Health Organization (WHO)
Home Tools and toolkits Child growth standards Standards Weight-for-length height
- Addressing child and adolescent mental health
WHO Europe supports countries to improve the mental health and well-being of children, adolescents and young people Childhood, adolescence and young adulthood are critical stages of life for mental health and well-being, when people develop skills in self-control, social interaction and learning Negative experiences – at home due to family conflict or at school due to bullying, for example
- World Patient Safety Day 2025
World Patient Safety Day 17 September 2025 Every child has the right to safe, quality health care — from the very beginning Yet, newborns and young children face higher risks due to their rapid development, evolving health needs and different disease patterns They rely on adults to speak up and make decisions for them
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