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Two-strike Ebola vaccine enters human trials
The vaccine, which is based on the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, is designed to target both the Zaire and Sudan species of Ebola virus.
India’s pneumococcal vaccine rollout will save 50,000 children a year
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine has now been introduced in every state in India, meaning this lifesaver will be available to every child in the country.
India completes national introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
Over 90% of children born in India every year will have access to the vaccine thanks to the efforts of the Government of India, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and partners, who collaborated on the nationwide introduction of PCV into the country’s…
The campaign is one of the largest in history and will aim to reach over 95% coverage. Oral polio vaccine will also be integrated in the campaign to support polio eradication in Pakistan.
Investments in Disease Surveillance Support Kenya’s Response to COVID-19
In a conversation with Maria Deloria Knoll, PhD, IVAC’s Director of Epidemiology, Dr. Kagucia shared how Gavi-supported activities facilitated Kenya’s COVID-19 response by expanding capacity, testing, and partnerships.
Lagos steps up the fight against COVID-19
Lagod – the epicentre of COVID-19 in Nigeria – is ramping up its vaccination campaign, with committed leaders and ambitious targets.
Can vaccines unlock access to health care?
Zero-dose children who never receive a single vaccine are also more likely to miss out on crucial primary health care services.
Discoveries from vaccine implementation
In episode 8 of the Global Health Matters podcast, we spoke to Professor Margaret Gyapong of the University of Health and Allied Sciences in Ghana and Dr Lee Hampton of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. These experts shared their views on how…
Sickness and survival in pre-COVID-19 Nepal
A gripping documentary about a family's struggle with the emotional and financial consequences of severe pneumonia.
Nose sprays, needle-free patches, durable immunity: towards the next generation of COVID vaccines
The development of COVID vaccines has already been explosive. There are more innovations on the way.
White-tailed deer found to be huge reservoir of coronavirus infection
In a sample of white-tailed deer, 80% were found to have an active COVID infection.