Vaccination campaigns cut deaths from infectious diseases by nearly 60% since 2000, but 14.3 million kids remain unvaccinated.

Emergency vaccination campaigns have reduced deaths from major infectious diseases like cholera, Ebola, measles, meningitis, and yellow fever by nearly 60% since 2000, according to a new study in BMJ Global Health. However, the World Health Organization notes that 14.3 million children worldwide remain unvaccinated, with conflict zones and misinformation as key barriers to vaccination. The study highlights the critical role of rapid response and routine vaccination in preventing outbreaks.