Selected Indicators
Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life

37.8%
regional prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life (latest estimates, 2018–2024).
Hepatitis B mortality

12% increase
in hepatitis B-related deaths from 2015 to 2024 (530,000 deaths), representing 48% of the global burden.
Strengthening regulations on e-cigarettes

22 countries
ban or regulate e-cigarettes (as of 2024). Explore the interactive dashboard.
Zero-dose children

1.6 million
children in the Region lack access to or are never reached by routine immunization services in 2024.













