UN report on child deaths

New Delhi, March 27, 2025 – The United Nations has hailed India’s progress in reducing preventable child deaths, recognizing its healthcare initiatives, including Ayushman Bharat, as a model for the world. The UN Inter-Agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation report, released on Tuesday, named India, Nepal, Senegal, Ghana, and Burundi as exemplar countries that have made significant strides in reducing child mortality.India’s Success in Child Mortality ReductionAccording to the report, India has reduced under-five mortality by 70% and neonatal mortality by 61% since 2000. This success stems from strategic investments in health coverage, infrastructure, and workforce development.The Ayushman Bharat scheme,…