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World: La cobertura mundial de inmunización infantil avanza lentamente pese a los conflictos y la reticencia a la vacunación
By UN Children's Fund at ReliefWeb
· July 15, 2026
· 9 min read
.000 en el último año, pero las cifras de abandono de la vacunación se mantienen elevadas y estancadas, lo que aumenta el riesgo de brotes de enfermedades GINEBRA/NUEVA YORK, 15 de julio de 2026 – En 2025, el 90% de los lactantes de todo el mundo, cerca de 116 millones, recibió al menos una dosis de
Key takeaway Aunque ambos indicadores aumentaron un punto porcentual con respecto al año anterior, la cobertura mundial sigue situándose un punto por debajo de los niveles de 2019 y continúa oscilando dentro de un estrecho margen desde 2009.
Why this matters
The slow progress in global childhood immunization coverage has significant implications for disaster relief efforts, as outbreaks of preventable diseases can exacerbate humanitarian crises. The fact that 57 countries reported large or disruptive measles outbreaks in 2025 highlights the need for sustained investment in vaccination programs. The stalling of measles vaccination coverage at 84% for the first dose and 77% for the second dose, far below the 95% threshold required to prevent outbreaks, is particularly concerning. The role of organizations like Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, in supporting national immunization programs, is crucial in addressing the issue of vaccination dropout rates. As humanitarian organizations and faith-based groups respond to disasters and conflicts, they must also prioritize vaccination efforts to prevent the spread of diseases and protect vulnerable populations, including children who are most at risk of being left behind.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 9 min
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What is this story about? .000 en el último año, pero las cifras de abandono de la vacunación se mantienen elevadas y estancadas, lo que aumenta el riesgo de brotes de enfermedades GINEBRA/NUEVA YORK, 15 de julio de 2026 – En 2025, el 90% de los lactantes de todo el mundo, cerca de 116 millones, recibió al menos una dosis de
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