A United Nations report warns that nearly five million children under five, including 2.3 million newborns, died in 2024, with preventable causes such as preterm birth, infections, and malnutrition driving most deaths, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The report highlights slowing progress in child survival, stark global inequities, and urgent need for sustained investment in maternal and newborn health, primary care, and nutrition programs to prevent a reversal of decades of gains. Originally published at Willow Health Media.

Li Liu is quoted.