For the first time this century, child deaths under age 5 will likely rise. Why?

Women breastfeed their babies while waiting to have them vaccinated against malaria in a district in Ivory Coast. Malaria is a major cause of death for children under 5.

A dramatic drop in mortality for youngsters under age 5 has been one of the great accomplishments in global health. But estimates suggest that in 2025 child deaths will go up.

(Image credit: Sia Kambou/AFP)