New Delhi, July 15 -- India has made significant strides in childhood immunisation, achieving a 43% reduction in the number of zero-dose children to .9 million in 2024 against 1.6 million the previous year, according to a joint statement by World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF here.
This development comes as part of a broader regional success, with South Asia reaching its highest-ever levels of immunisation coverage, said the statement.
As per the report, 92% of infants in the region received their third dose of the Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTP) vaccine in 2024 - a two percentage point increase from the previous year and a strong indicator of post-pandemic recovery.
"This is a proud moment for the region," said San...