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UNICEF on Uneven Progress in South Asia

UNICEF report on the uneven progress made in the Region on children's social indicators:
Link here.

GENEVA/NEW YORK, 18 March 2026 – 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.

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