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India's 70% Drop in Child Deaths Earns UN Praise

3/28/2025

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India has earned praise from the United Nations as a shining example in the fight against preventable child deaths. Since 2000, the nation has achieved a remarkable 70% reduction in under-five mortality and 61% in neonatal deaths. Initiatives like the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme have transformed healthcare access, saving countless young lives and showcasing the power of strategic health investments.

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India has earned praise from the United Nations as a shining example in the fight against preventable child deaths. Since 2000, the nation has achieved a remarkable 70% reduction in under-five mortality and 61% in neonatal deaths. Initiatives like the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme have transformed healthcare access, saving countless young lives and showcasing the power of strategic health investments.