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The vaccinodromes of Kinshasa: DRC steps up COVID-19 vaccinations
The task is enormous: by the end of 2023, vaccinate 53 million Congolese. Despite the many challenges, the government is fine-tuning its strategy.
COVID-19 infection linked to high risk of blood clots for months afterwards
Scientists have identified a 33-fold increase in the risk of potentially fatal clots in the lungs, and a five-fold increase in the risk of deep vein thrombosis in the 30 days after catching COVID-19.
How innovative financing will help prepare for future pandemics
COVAX, using an innovative finance model, has delivered over 1.2 billion doses to lower-income countries. Innovative financing models could equip governments worldwide to prepare for and mitigate future pandemics. Effective and sustainable…
Nepal introduces Typhoid vaccine into routine immunisation across the country
The Ministry of Health and Population, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF, WHO and other partners are collaborating on the nationwide typhoid vaccine introduction including a catch-up campaign, which seeks to vaccinate all children from the age…
While wealthy countries ease COVID-19 restrictions and welcome a return to normal life, many low-income countries are still struggling to get vaccines into people’s arms. The longer they remain short of the 70% immunization target, the more…
This new partnership comes as Gavi seeks to raise additional funds to support COVAX. April 8 will see Germany, Indonesia and Senegal co-host the 2022 Gavi COVAX AMC Summit, where governments, international organisations, civil society and the…
We’re spending more years in poor health than at any point in history. How can we change this?
Life expectancy is rising, but we are also spending more time living in poor health. It doesn’t have to be this way, according to a new study* from the McKinsey Health Institute. Medical advances and lifestyle changes could give us an extra six…
Cow dung fires linked to black fungus epidemic in India
Cow dung is widely used in India as fuel, for medicines and in rituals. Medical researchers say cow dung is rich in black fungus spores. Spores released through smoke from cow dung fires spread widely.
Indonesia and Senegal to co-host 2022 Gavi COVAX AMC Summit, together with Germany
The governments holding the presidencies of the G7, the G20 and the African Union will co-host a summit to raise new urgent funding for global vaccination in lower-income economies, a sign of renewed international cooperation and a continued…
‘Your driver is vaccinated’: How COVID-19 vaccines saved Delhi’s gig economy
Daily wagers have been able to get their jobs back following vaccination.
