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WHO Africa /Publications / The Lancet Child survival series

The Lancet Child survival series

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The Lancet Child survival series

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Child health
  • Where and why are 10 million children dying every year? PDF (122 KB)
  • How many child deaths can we prevent this year? PDF (113 KB)
  • Reducing child mortality: Can public health deliver? PDF (476 KB)
  • Applying an equity lens to child health and mortality: More of the same is not enough PDF (100 KB)
  • Knowledge into action for child survival PDF (3 MB)
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