March 17, 2026 – The United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGMEI) reveals that while global progress on child mortality continues, the pace is slowing. For the first time, synchronized cause-of-death estimates offer clearer insights into why children are dying at different ages. This offers the strongest evidence yet on where urgent action is needed most, and which life-saving interventions will have the greatest impact. The report calls for urgent investment and accelerated action to ensure every child survives and thrives.
The website contains the full report as well as key facts and findings.