WHO calls for expanded screening against disability, infant mortality
The World Health Organization is urging countries to expand newborn screening programs to combat high rates of infant mortality and disability caused by birth defects. The organization emphasizes that early detection of congenital conditions is a critical, life-saving intervention.
Why it matters
Birth defects account for 8% of global under-five deaths, and expanding screening could significantly improve child survival rates, particularly in low-income regions.
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
The article is a straightforward summary of a WHO report and its public health recommendations.
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