child mortality

For the first time this century, child deaths under age 5 will likely rise. Why?

A dramatic drop in mortality for youngsters under age 5 has been one of the great accomplishments in global health. But estimates suggest that in 2025 child deaths will go up.

Researchers discover a secret weapon that saves babies’ lives. And it’s not medical

To save the lives of infants and small kids in lower resource countries, there are a handful of tools: anti-malarial drugs, bed nets and vaccines. A massive experiment in rural Kenya suggests another.