HISTORICAL FACTS: Gavi - Caught on Camera

Multi Dose Maternal RSV Vaccine Vial Clears WHO Review as American Families Weigh Two Infant Options

WHO has prequalified a multi dose maternal RSV vaccine vial to cut costs abroad as US families choose between two infant protection options.

Medical Daily · Sep 14

New TB vaccines expected from 2029 could prevent 7.3 million deaths by 2050, Gavi says

By 2029, new tuberculosis vaccines are expected to save more than seven million lives, emerging as a crucial element for global health improvement. Ensuring a steady supply for the countries most affected by the disease is essential. Additionally, these vaccines may provide considerable economic advantages for developing nations. Gavi aims…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Solar Fridges Boost Access: UNICEF, Gavi expand cold chain in northern Haiti; coverage hits 86%

Since 2017, Haiti has transitioned to solar-powered refrigerators, marking a significant improvement in vaccine storage, especially in hard-to-reach areas. This technological upgrade led to a notable increase in vaccination coverage in the northern part of the country. With reduced dependency on fuel, the initiative has made essential cold storage more…

The Times of India · Sep 11

The new malaria vaccine helps in Africa but faces a test: Completing all 4 doses

A recently introduced malaria vaccine is helping reduce severe illness in children across Africa

The Independent UK · Jul 15

‘Flesh-eating bacteria’ spreading along European beaches in heat, experts warn

The rare bacteria can impact people through raw or undercooked seafood or through contact with open wounds

The Independent UK · Jun 24

Ebola and hantavirus have Africa talking 'health sovereignty' as donor support fades

A new Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda is highlighting Africa's struggle with reduced international aid

The Independent UK · May 18

Child vaccine catch-up drive on course to hit target, says UN

A three-year effort to immunise children who missed routine vaccinations due to the Covid-19 crisis is on course to reach the 21 million target, the United Nations has said.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 24

UK climate aid cuts ‘short-sighted’ and leave ‘fossil fuel profits untouched’, campaigners say

‘Cutting this budget at a time of such intense global upheaval goes against the warnings from the government's own national security advisers and food experts’

The Independent UK · Mar 19

WHO announces restart of preventive cholera vaccinations after nearly 4-year halt

The World Health Organization has announced the restart of preventive cholera vaccination programs globally after they were halted for nearly four years due to a vaccine shortage

The Independent UK · Feb 4

A girls’ soccer tournament drives HPV vaccine awareness in Zimbabwe

For a young girl, losing the soccer final 5-0 meant little compared to the goals of a tournament held in Zimbabwe to promote trust in cervical cancer vaccination

The Independent UK · Jan 26