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Global child mortality rates dropped in 2022 but progress slow, UN says
The world is still behind in the goal of reducing preventable deaths of children who died before their fifth birthday.
Wed Mar 13 2024
![Life expectancy for Singapore population declines due to COVID-19 Life expectancy for Singapore population declines due to COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41638542476_Marinabay.jpg)
Life expectancy for Singapore population declines due to COVID-19
Singapore Department of Statistics said the life expectancy data for 2020 to 2022 "assumes that the higher mortality rates due to COVID-19 apply throughout a lifetime.
Mon May 22 2023
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One woman dies every 2 mins in pregnancy, childbirth: UN
These new statistics reveal the urgent need to ensure every woman and girl has access to critical health services, Tedros said.
Sun Feb 26 2023
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COVID-19 Mortality rates fall further in wealthier countries: Aussie study
According to the study, lower mortality rates occurred in countries with more socialised and equitable health systems.
Wed Mar 17 2021
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India's coronavirus death toll passes 100,000 with no sign of an end
India's total deaths rose to 100,842, while the tally of infections climbed to 6.47 million after a daily increase in cases of 79,476.
Sat Oct 03 2020