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Efforts to tackle diseases ‘should shift to teens’
Diarrhea, pneumonia and malaria account for two thirds of infectious disease and death among children and adolescents.
Nigerian states double down on immunisation to fend off resurgent diphtheria
A deadly outbreak of vaccine-preventable disease is a tragedy. For many parents in Nigeria, recent diphtheria epidemics have also served as a wake-up call.
Lower-income countries supported by the Alliance are on the road to recovery, with DTP3 vaccine coverage going up by 3 percentage points.
Eight things you need to know about the state of global immunisation
The latest WHO and UNICEF immunisation estimates suggest that vaccine coverage is recovering after the pandemic hit health systems hard across the world, yet challenges remain.
Machine versus virus: Deploying artificial intelligence against future pandemics
AI is being used to design vaccines for viruses we don’t even know about yet.
Q&A: How “vaccine libraries” could arm us against the next pandemic
COVID-19 vaccines were developed in record time because scientists were already working on vaccines against related viruses. Dr Melanie Saville from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) explains how a similar approach could…
Building resilient healthcare systems in Africa with a focus on outbreaks and epidemics
Africa is facing an increase in epidemics and its healthcare systems are severely challenged. This is how the continent is preparing for future outbreaks.
Africa is suffering from a silent, but costly, epidemic of fungal infections.
Dengue infection during pregnancy harms infant health
Research suggests that even mild dengue infection is associated with lower birth weight and increased risk of hospitalisation.
Through a memorandum of understanding (MoU), the three organizations will work together to coordinate and facilitate the exchange of information, experience and knowledge concerning audit and advisory activities.
How tricycle ambulances are saving mothers and their babies in Nigeria’s Niger State
In Niger State, one in every 95 women dies during pregnancy or childbirth. To help roll back that trend, three-wheeled delivery vehicles are connecting women in hard-to-reach communities with health centres.