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1. Which animal kills the most humans per year? Answer: Mosquitoes Background: Mosquito-borne diseases cause over 700,000 deaths annually, primarily from malaria, dengue, yellow fever, and Zika virus. WHO
2. What percentage of the world’s population does NOT have access to essential healthcare? Answer: 50% Background: Half of the world’s population (4.5 billion people) lacks coverage for essential health services. About 2 billion face financial hardship, including 1 billion experiencing catastrophic health spending and 344 million pushed into extreme poverty due to healthcare costs. WHO – Universal Health Coverage
3. Which disease has been eradicated thanks to vaccination? Answer: Smallpox Background: Smallpox was eradicated globally in 1980 due to a 10-year global vaccination campaign led by WHO, involving thousands of health workers administering half a billion vaccinations. The disease had plagued humanity for at least 3,000 years, killing 300 million people in the 20th century alone. WHO
4. What’s one of the most cost-effective health tools in the world? Answer: Malaria bed nets Background: Long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs) cost just a few euros, last 3-4 years, and protect two people on average. In 2023, the Global Fund distributed 227 million nets in malaria-endemic countries. Global Fund Results Report 2024
5. How many people worldwide are currently living with HIV/AIDS? Answer: 39 million Background: As of 2022, 39 million people globally live with HIV, with 53% being women and girls. The epidemic strains health systems and disproportionately impacts vulnerable populations. Ending AIDS is crucial for global security, gender equality, and stability. HIV.gov
6. What is a key reason many HIV-positive people are now able to live long, healthy lives? Answer: Access to lifelong antiretroviral treatment Background: Increased access to antiretroviral therapy, delivered through programs like the Global Fund and PEPFAR, has dramatically improved life expectancy for HIV-positive individuals. However, recent funding freezes to PEPFAR put millions at risk. PEPFAR/Aidsfonds Petition
7. What percentage of maternal deaths could be prevented with access to proper sexual and reproductive health care? Answer: Over 90% Background: In 2020, a maternal death occurred almost every two minutes, with over 90% preventable through proper healthcare such as contraception, skilled birth attendants, and maternity care. The Global Financing Facility (GFF) has reached 130 million women with safe delivery care and 630 million with modern contraceptives since 2015. WHO – Maternal Mortality
8. What has contributed most to the dramatic drop in child mortality since 2000? Answer: Investment in vaccines and immunisation Background: Vaccines, particularly through initiatives like Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, have greatly reduced child mortality rates. Since 2000, Gavi has vaccinated over 1 billion children, preventing more than 18.8 million future deaths. Gavi
9. What happens when women and girls have access to healthcare, education, and family planning? Answer: Communities become safer and more stable Background: Empowering women with sexual and reproductive health services allows them to remain in school, pursue careers, and make informed choices, fostering healthier families, stronger economies, and stable communities. Guttmacher Institute
10. How many children have been vaccinated and how many deaths averted thanks to Dutch investments in Gavi? Answer: 37 million children vaccinated, 645,298 deaths averted Background: Dutch investments immunised 37 million children and averted over 645,000 deaths, according to analysis by The ONE Campaign.
11. How much of Africa’s vaccine supply is produced outside of Africa? Answer: 98.9% Background: Nearly all (98.9%) of Africa’s vaccine supply is produced externally, highlighting a severe issue during the COVID-19 pandemic when richer countries monopolised vaccine supplies. African leaders aim for 60% local vaccine production by 2040. The ONE Campaign.
12. How can YOU make an impact on global health? Answer: All of the above (Support organizations, advocate for health funding, raise awareness)
Background: Small actions such as donations, advocacy, social media engagement, and awareness campaigns create significant positive change in global health.
