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World: La couverture vaccinale infantile dans le monde augmente légèrement malgré les conflits et la réticence à la vaccination
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by UN Children's Fund , ReliefWeb
· July 16, 2026
· 8 min read
. Malgré l’augmentation d’un point de pourcentage de ces deux indicateurs par rapport à l’an dernier, la couverture vaccinale mondiale reste inférieure d’un point aux taux observés en 2019 – son évolution demeurant restreinte depuis 2009. D’après les données, on estime qu’en 2025, 13,5 millions d’en
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Key takeaway « Les gouvernements et les agents de santé ont contribué à faire remonter les taux de couverture vaccinale mondiale après leur baisse drastique pendant la pandémie de COVID-19 », a déclaré Catherine Russell, Directrice générale de l’UNICEF.
Why this matters
The slight increase in global childhood vaccination coverage is a positive trend, but the fact that 13.5 million children received no vaccines in their first year of life is a pressing concern. The stagnation of measles vaccination rates, with 57 countries experiencing outbreaks in 2025, highlights the need for sustained efforts to reach vulnerable populations. The role of organizations like Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, is crucial in supporting national vaccination programs, particularly in countries with fragile health systems. The UNICEF's call to action to reach every child and regain trust in vaccination is particularly relevant in conflict-affected and impoverished areas. As the global community works to rebuild vaccination rates after the COVID-19 pandemic, it is essential to address the root causes of vaccine hesitancy and inequitable access to healthcare, ensuring that no child suffers from a preventable disease due to lack of access to a simple vaccine.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 8 min
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What is this story about? . Malgré l’augmentation d’un point de pourcentage de ces deux indicateurs par rapport à l’an dernier, la couverture vaccinale mondiale reste inférieure d’un point aux taux observés en 2019 – son évolution demeurant restreinte depuis 2009. D’après les données, on estime qu’en 2025, 13,5 millions d’en
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