Save the Children "Three Major Infectious Diseases Deadly to Children"

Save the Children, an international non-governmental organization for children's rights, says the effects of the climate crisis and conflict have led to a massive resurgence of infectious diseases that are deadly to children, including dengue, cholera and M.Fox.

Save the Children warned that these infectious diseases could put a significant burden on communities next year and called for the attention of the international community.

Save the Children analyzed World Health Organization (WHO) data and found that more than 13,600 people, including children, were suspected or confirmed to have died from these infectious diseases this year.

In particular, 13.3 million mosquito-borne dengue cases were reported, more than doubling from 6.5 million last year, reaching an all-time high.

Experts say that climate change and urbanization have encouraged the spread of the virus through mosquitoes.

The WHO estimates that there have been at least 9,600 dengue-related deaths this year, with 4 billion people currently exposed to related risks, and that the number will rise to 5 billion by 2050.

The number of cases of cholera, which has seen about 500,000 cases this year and has killed 3,432 people as of the end of September, is down 16% compared to last year, but deaths have surged 126%.

This is due to cholera outbreaks in disputed areas where access to health services is difficult and in flood-hit areas where major infrastructure has been destroyed, Save the Children explained.

Empox, which was declared an international public health emergency by the WHO in August, also saw a significant increase in infections and deaths, mainly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Democratic Congo) and surrounding African countries.

As of Dec. 1, there were 13,171 confirmed cases in 20 African countries alone, including 57 deaths, with the majority of those affected being children and the emergence of new variants that are deadly to them raising concerns.

If a person under the age of 5 gets dengue fever and cholera, the damage is more serious than adults due to dehydration.

Some children infected with Empox may experience respiratory problems, swallowing disorders, etc., and in severe cases, it can lead to sepsis, so they should be treated immediately by a specialist.

"Responding to a situation like Empox requires more global investment to build a robust health system that provides vaccines and essential medicines," Save the Children stressed.