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More children are being reached with lifesaving vaccines — but too many remain unprotected.

In 2025, 85% of infants globally (110 million) completed their full three-dose DTP (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis) vaccine series — nearly 1 million more children than the previous year.

Yet 13.5 million children still received no vaccines in their first year of life, many facing barriers such as conflict, displacement and poverty.

Vaccines work and save lives. Reaching every child with routine immunization is essential to preventing outbreaks and building a healthier future for all.

“We've seen the fastest growth in a single month since the outbreak started and of all the Ebola outbreaks that we have managed.”

The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that infections of the Bundibugyo species of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have reached record highs, spreading beyond the original outbreak area. A majority of new cases are linked to unknown chains of transmission.

The UN remains on the ground, working tirelessly to deliver food, clean water, protective supplies and other vital support to people affected.

57 million people, and their families, are navigating the challenges of dementia today.

It is not easy.

World Health Organization (WHO) has new guidance for preventing dementia, one of the world biggest health and care challenges.

https://www.who.int/news/item/15-07-2026-new-who-guidelines--up-to-45--of-dementia-risk-could-be-prevented-or-delayed

Young people are the leaders of today, and tomorrow.

On Wednesday’s Youth Skills Day, let's celebrate their contributions and commit to supporting youth with the right skills to shape a better future for all generations.

In Bangladesh, heavy monsoon rains, floods and landslides have affected more than one million people over the past week, including refugees in Cox’s Bazar.

The UN and partners are racing to provide clean water, food, shelter, health services and other vital support to the most vulnerable families.

For more than 65 years, UN Messenger of Peace Jane Goodall devoted her life to protecting our planet and its wildlife.

On Tuesday’s World Chimpanzee Day, we honor her legacy, pioneering research and unwavering commitment to chimpanzee conservation. 🐒

From rebuilding roads to restoring livelihoods, Jorge Moreira da Silva has spent his career turning hope into action.

On the latest Awake At Night episode, he reflects on delivering projects in complex environments and why perseverance is essential to improving lives.

Listen to his story: https://www.un.org/en/awake-at-night/s13-jorge-moreira-da-silva-building-the-foundations-for-human-dignity

Racism, intolerance and discrimination tear at the fabric of our societies, which is harmful us all.

Everyone, everywhere can speak up and take action to .

https://www.un.org/en/fight-racism

Sunday is the International Day of Hope.

At a time when people and communities are facing persistent challenges, hope can be a guiding principle to help inspire action for a better world.

Tell us in the comments: What does hope means to you?

“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world."

Happy birthday to Malala Yousafzai, our UN Messenger of Peace!

Thank you for your tireless commitment to championing girls' education around the world.