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Lao PDR launches nationwide HPV immunization campaign to protect girls against cervical cancer
In a significant move to enhance girls' health, Lao PDR Ministry of Health, in partnership with UNICEF, the WHO and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, with support from the Government of Australia, has launched the 2024 HPV immunization campaign.
Sudan rolls out first malaria vaccines
Sudan’s Federal Ministry of Health, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organization (WHO) and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, rolled out malaria vaccines for the first time in the country today to…
Cambodia launches national measles-rubella vaccination campaign to protect over 1.5 million children
oday, the Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Cambodia launched a nationwide measles-rubella supplementary immunization activity (MR SIA) to protect over 1.5 million children aged 9 to 59 months (i.e. aged under five years) across 25 provinces.…
Democratic Republic of the Congo launches malaria vaccine into routine immunisation
La République démocratique du Congo (RDC) a franchi une étape majeure en santé publique en intégrant avec succès le vaccin antipaludique dans son programme national de vaccination de routine.
Chad launches vaccination against malaria, pneumococcal disease and rotavirus diarrhea
Chad has launched three vital new vaccines in its Expanded Programme on Immunization.
With the support of Gavi, UNICEF and WHO, the campaign will cover the remaining seven divisions across the country, following the completion of phase one in Dhaka.
Nigeria receives malaria vaccines ahead of roll-out
In a historic step toward combating malaria in Nigeria, the first-ever malaria vaccines have been delivered to the Government of Nigeria, thanks to efforts by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF and WHO.
300 remote health care facilities across Ethiopia will be powered with solar energy, benefiting an estimated 6.7 million people.
Gavi harnesses innovation to mitigate the effects of climate change on global health
Four global health innovators, from a pool of over 100 applicants, have been chosen as the 2024 Gavi Innovation for Uptake, Scale and Equity in Immunisation (INFUSE) Pacesetters.
Gavi, IFRC and UNICEF to collaborate on emergency response in Palestine
Gavi will provide over US$ 20 million to help immunise children living in Gaza, West Bank and within Palestinian populations in Lebanon.
1.3 million future deaths prevented by Gavi-supported vaccines in 2023
Over 1.3 million future deaths were averted in 2023 thanks to vaccination programmes supported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
Gavi secures vital support for immunisation at United Nations General Assembly
Gavi-hosted side event identified concrete actions on how cutting-edge advancements in technology could support reaching zero-dose children.
Last updated: 6 Sep 2024