Close to 20 million people are likely to have died during the last three years, says the WHO.
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Around 15,000 children are not fully immunised against measles, mumps and rubella, a report finds.
Experts warn of a lack of a trained support workers to teach key life skills others learn through sight.
Iñaki Ereño says any future pandemic cannot result in the interruption of routine healthcare.
The Deaf Arts Festival will tour Northern Ireland after premiering in Belfast this weekend.
Parents encouraged to check their children are up to date with their vaccinations.
An anti-vaccine conspiracy film is supercharging the harassment of bereaved people
Officials say the vaccine against the deadly virus could be rolled out for older adults by August.
A report says the NHS is failing to meet targets around services for pregnant women and new mums.
The second such drug in a year raises hopes we can start treating dementia.