A new report released by UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO) warns that during the last year, a total of 13.5 million children did not receive any vaccine doses, leaving them susceptible to preventable diseases. Additionally, 6.2 million children received only incomplete protection.
Although these figures represent a decrease of 745,000 children without complete vaccination compared to 2024, the two international health entities warn that the 2025 data indicates that the goal of reducing the number of children with no doses until 2030 is still far off.
The Immunization Agenda 2030 aims to halve the number of unvaccinated children globally, moving from an estimate of 12.8 million in 2019 to 6.4 million in four years. However, in mid-decade, the 13.5 million unvaccinated children in 2025 were 700,000 more than in 2019 and 3.9 million higher than the projected average of 9.6 million for that year.
Globally, nine nations—Nigeria, Yemen, Democratic Republic of Congo, India, Indonesia, Ethiopia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Angola—were responsible for more than half (52.4%) of all children who were unvaccinated in the analyzed period.
Regarding specific diseases, measles vaccination with at least one dose is trying to return to 2019 levels, as there are more than 1.8 million children unvaccinated against this disease compared to seven years ago. On the other hand, there was an increase in the coverage of the last dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine among girls, rising from 28% to 31% in the last year.
Vaccination programs in 2025 showed a slight improvement in the coverage of the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTP) vaccine compared to 2024, but these rates remain below the levels recorded in 2019.
During a press conference, the director of the WHO's immunization and vaccines department acknowledged that the advances made between 2024 and 2025 are modest. However, she stressed that over the last 25 years, especially after the support of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the results have been considerable.
Kate O'Brien emphasized that a great achievement is that children today are protected against more diseases than before, which was possible due to the development and licensing of safe and effective vaccines against previously incurable diseases, which are now being administered.
The joint report by UNICEF and WHO offers an intermediate assessment of countries that adhered to the commitment to reduce the number of unvaccinated children by 50% by 2030. It was found that 90 countries maintained high and stable coverage, above 95%. Nine other countries progressed but did not meet the target, and 74 nations reported more unvaccinated children in 2025 than in 2019.
As part of a set of measures to ensure a 'safe and healthy environment,' the IIV leadership conducted a study of the activities of internal bodies in organizing night service, maintaining public order, and preventing offenses and crimes in the city, particularly in the Chilonzor district.
Colonel Diyorbek Sattorov, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, familiarized himself with the work of forces and means involved in night service. He studied the procedure for performing service, patrol directions, the work of preventive inspectors, and the level of interaction between various services.
During the inspection, a comprehensive analysis was conducted on issues related to the quality of service organization, ensuring public safety, operational response to citizens' appeals, and strengthening preventive measures in areas with a complex criminogenic situation.
Specific instructions were given to the heads regarding the prevention of offenses that may occur at night, increasing the personal responsibility of employees working in these areas, effective use of modern technical capabilities, and strengthening service discipline.
Upon completion of the inspection, priority tasks were defined aimed at increasing the efficiency of the internal bodies, ensuring public safety, and maintaining public order.
Influencer Ander Artegabeitia decided to release heavy footage shot during a pool dive that changed his life forever six years ago. He did this ahead of the vacation season when pools become a popular place for relaxation.
The accident occurred on July 25, 2020. At that time, the former footballer from Atlético Club jumped headfirst into a pool and sustained an injury that left him in a wheelchair. Artegabeitia, who is now an influencer from Biscay, actively uses social media to present himself as an example of overcoming difficulties and to highlight issues of disability.
He shares the video explaining that he jumped into a pool that did not have sufficient height. He tried to raise his arms to reach the edge but could not. Artegabeitia notes that family and friends initially did not react immediately because they thought he was just joking. In the video description, he writes that he believed he would die, but he is alive now, and the purpose of the publication is to serve as a warning about the need to exercise caution when using such structures.
This is the first time the man has published these shots, which were recorded by the home surveillance system. Despite the sensitive nature of the material, Artegabeitia emphasizes that his intention is to raise his followers' awareness of the risks so that they do not commit similar reckless acts. He added that perhaps if he had seen the video that day, he would not have jumped.
Despite the tragedy he experienced, Ander remains confident and believes he has many reasons to be happy with life. On social media, he shares his recovery journey after the accident, showing his evolution and expressing gratitude to everyone who supports him.
Extensive reforms are underway in the Tashkent region aimed at improving the quality and efficiency of medical services, as well as organizing primary health care in accordance with modern requirements and digitizing the industry.
In accordance with the President's decree, 10 billion soums were allocated from local budget funds. Based on the Yangiyul Medical Association, the Yangiyul City Health Department was established. It includes a central hospital with 435 beds and two family polyclinics capable of serving up to 1350 patients per day.
According to Feruza Rakhmatullaeva, Deputy Head of the Tashkent Region Health Department, these efforts have resulted in the creation of comfortable waiting areas for patients and the organization of modern reception desks based on the Turkish model in medical institutions. Places for people with disabilities and elderly citizens have been installed, wards have been renovated to meet sanitary standards, and special sanitary rooms for people with disabilities have been created. Furthermore, the building lighting system has been completely updated, ensuring more comfortable conditions for patients.
In addition, under the '90 Days of Change in Medicine' project, work was carried out across all medical institutions in the region on five target and eighteen sustainable directions, opening up new opportunities for both medical workers and the population. Special attention is paid to the digitalization of the sector. Specifically, patients have been given the option to book appointments with doctors independently through info kiosks in polyclinics, as well as online appointment booking.
The full implementation of the 'Electronic Prescription' and 'Reimbursement' systems ensures transparency in medical services. Paperwork in family polyclinics has noticeably decreased. The digitalization of all areas and medical documents helps eliminate bureaucratic obstacles, reduce human error, and prevent corruption risks. Significant steps have also been taken to strengthen the material and technical base of medical institutions.
This year, 270 computer complexes worth 1.7 billion soums were delivered to city and district medical associations from local budget funds. Additionally, another 551 computer complex and hardware and communication equipment worth 8 billion soums were purchased and transferred to the institutions.
Currently, local computer networks have been introduced in 264 medical institutions in the region, and a unified digital medical information system has been fully launched. To constantly monitor the quality of medical services and respond promptly to citizens' appeals, the region has equipped 103 call centers with modern communication equipment. 868 million soums were allocated for this, and the 'Digital Healthcare Center' – 'Situational Center' – has been commissioned.
As a result of these reforms, the quality, openness, and convenience of medical services in the Tashkent region are constantly growing, contributing to the provision of modern, fast, and high-quality medical care to every citizen.
