Global childhood vaccination rates climb amid rising outbreaks and conflict

July 15, 2026
According to the latest immunization estimates released by the World Health Organization and UNICEF on Wednesday, ‌90% of infants ⁠globally, ⁠or nearly 116 million, received at least one dose of the diphtheria, ​tetanus and whooping cough vaccine, known as DTP, in 2025, while 85% ​completed all three recommended doses.