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Gavi progress report shows resilience in childhood vaccinations despite impact of COVID-19 pandemic
In the face of a global pandemic, routine and childhood vaccination has held relatively strong, Gavi’s latest Annual Progress Report shows, with routine immunisations dropping 4% over the course of 2020.
COVAX vaccines lead drive to reopen Uganda’s schools
The Ugandan government is on a drive to vaccinate teachers to ensure the reopening of schools across the country.
What the world can learn from Bhutan’s rapid COVID vaccine rollout
Careful planning enabled this small, mountainous Himalayan country to vaccinate 90% of its adult population in three weeks.
There is no vaccine equity without gender equality
On Thursday 23 September, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, global health leaders gathered to discuss gender equality in healthcare worldwide. Here’s what happened.
Kids and COVID-19: what we know so far
Although children are less susceptible to COVID-19 than adults, there are still risks associated with infection.
Whipping the Covid-19 vaccine market into shape
The COVAX vaccine procurement facility has run a remarkable race, but needs stable funding for long-term success.
The pandemic has hurt women's health. This is why that's bad for everyone
The pandemic undermined women and girls’ fundamental rights and we must learn lessons about its impacts to build back better and ensure these groups aren't left behind. Empowering women and girls has proven to increase the health and well-being…
COVID-19 is changing Kenyan nomads’ attitudes towards immunisation
COVID-19 is hitting nomads in Kenya’s Rift Valley hard. They are turning away from traditional medicine and customs as a result.
Five reasons why it’s a terrible idea to hold a COVID-19 party (even if you’ve been vaccinated)
Although people who have recovered from COVID-19 may be less likely to catch it again, there are many reasons to avoid becoming infected in the first place.
Your immune system is as unique as your fingerprint – new study
New discovery could help scientists develop more targeted drugs and vaccines.
Study finds no increased risk of COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy
Israeli data adds to mounting evidence that taking a COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy is safe.
Global leaders commit further support for global equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines and COVAX
Leaders pledge financing, dose donations, support for country readiness and delivery and scale up of global manufacturing, to enable equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines.