Central African Republic introduces new malaria vaccine in routine EPI to vaccinate around 200,000 children in 2024

The Central African Republic (CAR) today introduced the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine into its routine Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), becoming the fourth country to introduce the new vaccine after Côte d'Ivoire.

African Union, Gavi and Japan unite to bolster health security and universal health coverage in Africa

With increased outbreaks and population growth, protecting communities from vaccine-preventable disease is more critical than ever.

Gavi statement on mpox emergency in Africa

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance continues to be deeply concerned about the escalating mpox emergency on the African continent.

ASEAN health ministers pledge boldly to boost immunization in the region

ASEAN Member States have committed to boosting immunization coverage through a combination of innovative financing and domestic funding.

Mozambique introduces malaria vaccines into routine immunization

Mozambique has today introduced the lifesaving malaria vaccine into routine immunization, a critical step forward to revitalize the fight against malaria and improve children’s survival.

Ada Hegerberg leads unfair football match at the Norway Cup to call for equal vaccine access for all

Ada Hegerberg and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance gathered young people from around the world at the coveted Friendship Match during the Norway Cup to illustrate how unequal access to vaccines worldwide gives children an unfair start in life.

The Big Catch-Up: Syria rolls out initiative to reach millions of children missed during COVID-19 pandemic

The Syrian Ministry of Health (MOH), supported by WHO, UNICEF and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has launched the second round of Big Catch-Up vaccination activity this week.

61,374 girls in Timor-Leste to receive HPV vaccine to combat cervical cancer

Timor-Leste launches HPV Vaccine for 11–14 years girls. With support from partners, the vaccine will help protect girls and women against cervical cancer: a common yet preventable disease.

Nearly 200 million routine vaccine doses allocated to reach millions of children missed during COVID-19 pandemic

The allocation follows a Gavi Board decision in December 2023 to approve US$ 290 million funding for the “Big Catch-Up” initiative.

Gavi and Côte d'Ivoire commit to a successful programmatic and financial transition

Côte d’Ivoire commits to fully finance its routine immunisation programme over the next five years to ensure sustainability beyond Gavi support.

South Sudan Launches R21 Malaria Vaccine Rollout to Protect Children

In a historic move to combat the devastating impact of malaria, the Ministry of Health, in partnership with UNICEF and the World Health Organization and Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance, today launched the nationwide rollout of the R21 malaria vaccine…

Gavi receives top marks for aid transparency fifth year in a row

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has been ranked in the ‘Very good’ category for the fifth time in the 2024 Publish What You Fund (PWYF) Index, a leading assessment of aid transparency.

Last updated: 20 Nov 2023

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