Global Vaccine Coverage Stalls Amid Aid Cuts and Misinformation — Who’s Paying the Price?

The latest report from the World Health Organization and UNICEF reveals a disturbing standstill: over 14 million children globally failed to receive a single vaccine in 2024, mirroring numbers from the previous year. While vaccine coverage for some diseases like diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough remains steady at around 89% for the first dose among infants, this plateau raises urgent questions about the future of public health and global stability. Are Cuts in U.S. Support Undermining Global Health Security? At the heart of this crisis lies a troubling shift in American foreign aid policy. In early 2024, the United States...