全球疫苗覆盖率面临挫折,因为2024年有1 400万儿童未能接种免疫疫苗。 Global vaccine coverage faces setbacks as 14 million children missed immunizations in 2024.

2024年,全球有1 400万儿童没有接受任何疫苗,其中9个主要国家占未接种疫苗儿童的一半以上。 In 2024, 14 million children globally did not receive any vaccines, with nine key countries accounting for over half of these unvaccinated children. 尽管89%的婴儿接种了白喉、破伤风和百日咳第一剂疫苗,但国际援助削减和错误信息阻碍了疫苗接种率的进展。 Despite 89% of infants receiving the first dose of the diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough vaccine, international aid cuts and misinformation are hindering progress in vaccination rates. 麻疹疫苗的覆盖率略有增加,达到76%,但专家警告说,这一数字仍然低于预防疫情爆发所需的95%。 Measles vaccine coverage increased slightly to 76%, but experts warn this is still below the 95% needed to prevent outbreaks. 美国退出世卫组织和减少援助加剧了这一问题。 The U.S. withdrawal from the WHO and reduced aid have exacerbated the issue.