Maternal and Child Health

With the school year approaching and cases still rising, health officials stress that raising vaccination rates remains the most effective way to stop further spread.

Long-term success will depend on continued government partnership, local ownership, and adaptive implementation to address Bihar-specific needs.

Afghanistan’s women and girls, already bearing the brunt of the crisis, stand to lose the most if current trends persist.

As scooters and motorbikes hit the roads in the coming months and years, they will carry more than just health workers – they will transport hope, expertise, and care to the doorsteps of countless Sri Lankan families.

Bangladesh’s measles tragedy underscores the fragility of public health gains amid political transitions.

Skyrocketing poverty means that women are increasingly malnourished and weak during their pregnancies.

As World Health Day focuses global attention on the right to health, the ICRC’s report serves as a reminder that in Afghanistan this right remains fragile.

In response to the survey’s release, advocates are pushing for enhanced government action. While Nepal has ratified international conventions like the Convention on the Rights of the Child, implementation lags. Proposed measures include strengthening school retention programmes, providing scholarships for girls from poor families, and enforcing anti-child marriage laws more rigorously.