The percentage of zero-dose children (Those who have not received a single vaccine) in India has declined from 0.11% in 2023 to 0.06% in 2024, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The ministry attributed the achievement to continued and sustained efforts and intensif
There have been some media reports stating that, in comparison to other countries, India has a high number of 'zero dose children' - children who did not receive any vaccine, according to a recent UNICEF report. These reports depict an incomplete picture of the country's immunization data, a
The World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) reported on Monday that India had 16 lakh unvaccinated children in 2023, which is the second-highest number worldwide. Nigeria has the highest number.