10.4 Million Children Affected by COVID-19-associated Orphanhood and Caregiver Death: An Imperative for Action

The new WHO estimates for COVID-19 excess deaths allow us to generate updated and more accurate models of COVID-19 associated orphanhood and caregiver loss. Using methodology established in prior studies, we combine age-specific fertility and excess death estimates from January 2020 to May 2022. We find 10.4 million children have... Show more