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Supporting Gavi now to build a better future
We’ve all seen the shocking projections: at least 80 million children under one are at risk of developing diseases like measles, diphtheria, and polio due to disruptions in routine immunization services because of COVID-19.
Gavi provides funding to support the pandemic response in Myanmar
As one of the poorest low-income countries in South East Asia, Myanmar faces many barriers to implementing a strong and effective response to COVID-19. Gavi has now allocated over US$ 8.8 million to help ensure that Myanmar is better able to…
How physical distancing, masks and eye protection reduces the spread of COVID-19
In the absence of a vaccine or treatment against the new coronavirus, measures to control its spread rely on avoiding contact with people who we are not sharing a house with. This study shows the varying effects of such preventive measures.
On the eve of the Global Vaccine Summit 2020, five manufacturers commit to increasing and prioritising HPV vaccine supply to Gavi-supported countries, which have among the highest cervical cancer burdens in the world.
Private sector partners strengthen Gavi programmes with more than US$ 70 million in contributions
The commitments build on the potency of public private partnerships, which have contributed to Gavi’s success.
When will it be safe to hug people again?
The physical distancing necessary to slow the spread of COVID-19 can be emotionally distressing, but since the virus is unlikely to disappear soon, when will life regain a semblance of normality?
Q&A with Keller C. Rinaudo, CEO and Co-Founder of Zipline
Zipline is a California-based automated logistics company that uses autonomous drones to make on-demand, emergency deliveries of high priority products, including emergency and routine vaccines and other health products.
Switzerland commits CHF 30 million to Gavi
Contribution will go towards Gavi’s efforts to deliver life-saving vaccines to children in the world’s poorest countries in 2021-2025 strategic period.
Italy deepens support for Gavi with €150 million IFFIm pledge
Pledge follows €120 million in direct funding to Gavi Italy announced at last month’s Coronavirus Global Response pledging conference.
Why is the Global Vaccine Summit so important?
The pandemic will only strengthen our commitment to vaccinate vulnerable communities. On 4 June 2020 Gavi will hold its third donor pledging conference online with the aim to raise vital funds for the next five years.
How does COVID-19 compare to past pandemics?
The COVID-19 pandemic is most often compared to the H1N1 influenza pandemic of 1918, or Spanish flu, even though there have been three other major pandemics since then. So how does this coronavirus pandemic compare to those?
Gavi receives US$ 5 million from The Rockefeller Foundation
Gavi receives US$ 5 million from the Rockefeller Foundation to support health workers facing COVID-19 pandemic
