New figures show solid progress on child survival, including a decline in the annual number of under-five deaths, according to UNICEF. Global child deaths have reached a record low, falling below 10 million per year to 9.7 million, down from almost 13 million in 1990. “This is an historic moment,” said UNICEF Executive Director Ann M. Veneman. “More children are surviving today than ever before. [click link for full article]