This is what could happen to a child who doesn't get vaccinated
Summary
A 2-year-old boy in Sudan suffers from multiple illnesses because he hasn't been vaccinated. Sudan's vaccination programs are struggling due to the ongoing civil war, making many children vulnerable to diseases. More than half of Sudanese infants miss essential vaccinations, with conflict severely impacting health facilities.Key Facts
- A 2-year-old unvaccinated boy in Sudan is repeatedly sick from preventable illnesses.
- Sudan was previously praised for its vaccination efforts, achieving polio-free status.
- Civil war in Sudan since April 2023 has disrupted vaccination campaigns.
- Over half of newborns in Sudan are not receiving any immunizations.
- 70% of health facilities in war zones in Sudan are not functioning properly.
- 14 million children globally do not receive any vaccinations.
- Conflict-affected areas like Sudan have large numbers of unvaccinated children.
- Common diseases in unvaccinated kids include pneumonia and rotavirus-related diarrhea.
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