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Approximately one in thirteen children in Haiti aged between 6 months and 5 years old are suffering from acute malnutrition, according to the UNICEF’s official website.

Hospitalizations for children under five have risen sharply due to spreading flu-like symptoms, prompting health officials and experts to advocate for free vaccination programs for this age group.

Field teams are actively tracking children under five and expectant mothers to closely observe health trajectories and vital events, aiming to understand and reduce infant mortality.

Save the Children has issued an alarm, stating that over 74,000 children under five in the Gaza Strip are at risk of acute malnutrition by April 2027.

A UNICEF report indicates that nearly half of Afghan children under five suffer from stunted growth, with children under two being most affected, highlighting the severe risk of emaciation.

Unsafe food practices are weakening Nigeria's health and economy, with the World Health Organization estimating 600 million annual cases of foodborne illness globally, causing 420,000 deaths, disproportionately affecting children under five.

Researchers have identified a significant gap in the childhood vaccine schedule, a discovery prompted by a rise in invasive pneumococcal disease cases among children under five since late 2020.

Pakistan's second nationwide anti-polio campaign of the year failed to vaccinate approximately 300,000 children, missing its target of over 45 million children under five.

A new study reveals that meningitis is responsible for over 250,000 deaths worldwide each year, with a third occurring in children under five. The report warns that current progress is insufficient to meet the global targets set for 2030.

The UK has joined a global initiative to curb children's screen use by introducing national guidance, with British parents specifically advised to limit screen time for children under five years old.

The United Kingdom has issued national guidance, reported by The Times, advising parents to limit screen time for children under five years old to a maximum of one hour per day as part of a broader initiative.

UNICEF is collaborating with media and stakeholders in Jigawa State, Nigeria, to launch a polio vaccination campaign targeting 1.5 million children under five years old.

Around 4.9 million children under five died in 2024, says UN  The Straits Times

Nearly 40 percent of children under five in Pakistan suffer from stunting due to poor nutrition, placing a significant long-term burden on the country's workforce and economic potential.

A new survey involving 492 mothers with children under five reveals that nearly all couples experience arguments during the first year after a child's birth, mapping the causes of tension.

Nutritionists are recommending that parents substitute biscuits with eggs for children under five, emphasizing the nutritional benefits of eggs to combat malnutrition in Nigeria.

Paediatricians are cautioning parents against administering adult medicines to children under five, highlighting the risks of severe organ damage and incorrect dosages.

A tropical heatwave is expected to hit Sweden, with authorities warning that the elderly, children under five, pregnant individuals, and chronically ill people are most vulnerable. Recommendations include staying in cool places and maintaining hydration.

Nigeria is experiencing a worsening cholera outbreak, with 5,260 cases and 67 deaths reported. Children under five are disproportionately affected by the disease.

Experts advise on specific foods that should not be consumed by children younger than five years old, emphasizing the crucial role of early childhood nutrition for growth, development, and health.

Doctors in the UAE are weighing in on UK advice suggesting that children under five years old should limit screen time to just one hour daily.

Parents are reacting to new government guidance on restricting screen time for children under five, stating that the recommendations must be 'realistic' for families.

The UK government has issued new guidance advising parents to limit screen time for children under five to one hour daily, as it also considers broader measures to limit or ban social media for under-16s.

The United Kingdom's national guidance, widely reported by The Times, continues to advise parents to limit screen time for children under five years old to a maximum of one hour per day as part of a broader initiative.

According to a UN report, North Macedonia is among the world's leading countries in reducing mortality rates for children under five, with the infant mortality rate decreasing by 87 percent in less than a decade.

Premature birth, pneumonia and malaria among leading causes of death in under-fives worldwide, as UN experts warn aid cuts are slowing progress on survival rates Most of the 4.9 million children who died in 2024 could have been saved, according to a new UN report that warns aid cuts could thwart the global goal of ending preventable child deaths. Progress towards ending the preventable deaths of children under five by 2030 has slowed 60% since 2015, the report found, leading to UN experts to ...

The government will expand free flu vaccination eligibility to approximately 260,000 additional young children following a significant surge in pediatric hospitalizations.

A new vaccine currently in trials offers significant hope in combating diarrheal disease, which claims over 1 million lives annually, nearly half of them children under five.

A recent increase in drowning deaths among children under five in American pools has led to renewed calls for parents to be aware of crucial safety measures, as drowning remains the leading cause of death for this age group.

Mozambique has launched a plan to reduce its child mortality rate from 60 to 35 deaths per thousand children under five, focusing on improved nutrition, immunization, and equitable health access.

A recent study by the Second Congressional Commission on Education (Edcom 2) reveals that stunting among Filipino children under five years old increased to 25.3 percent last year, marking the first rise since 2015.

The incidence of acute respiratory diseases has slightly increased in Slovakia, with the highest number of cases reported among young children under five years old, while influenza cases are declining.

Sexual violence, including rape, abductions, and abuse of children under five, is a constant and daily reality in the brutal civil war raging in western Sudan for nearly three years.

A BBC article explores the potential damaging effects of screen time on children under five and offers advice on how parents can manage it and mitigate any negative impacts.

UNICEF reports that approximately 100 children under five die of malnutrition per hour in Nigeria, with nutrition programs in the North-central region suffering from donor reliance and insufficient materials.

Around 4.9 million ⁠children died before reaching their fifth birthday in 2024, according to United Nations estimates, a sign progress to reduce child mortality rates was stalling even before global aid budget cuts last year.

Around 7 million people in Somalia are experiencing severe hunger, with 1.84 million children under five expected to suffer acute malnutrition this year, due to drought, ongoing conflict, and aid reductions.