April 25
Africa: Government of Lao Pdr and Partners Announce Campaign to Tackle Measles and Rubella
In a major effort to protect children's health, the Lao PDR Ministry of Health announced a nationwide measles and rubella vaccination campaign today. This critical initiative… Read more »
April 24
Africa: Global Immunization Efforts Have Saved At Least 154 Million Lives Over the Past 50 Years
A major landmark study just published by The Lancet reveals that global immunization efforts have saved an estimated 154 million lives - or the equivalent of 6 lives every minute… Read more »
Africa: Over 50 Million Lives Saved Through Immunization Effort
An estimated 51.2 million lives have been saved through vaccines in the African region over the past 50 years. For every infant life saved over that period, close to 60 years of… Read more »
April 18
Africa: Gavi and Unicef Welcome Approval of New Oral Cholera Vaccine
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and UNICEF welcome the news that a new oral cholera vaccine (OCV), Euvichol-S, has now received WHO prequalification and can be made available to… Read more »
December 08, 2023
Africa: Nearly Half of COVID-19 Survivors in Africa Experiencing Long COVID Symptoms, Study Suggests
Almost half of COVID-19 survivors in African countries are reporting at least one ongoing symptom that cannot be explained by other medical conditions, data suggests. Read more »
March 08
Africa: Vaccine Alliance Outlines Path to Improve HPV Vaccine Market
A new Gavi market shaping roadmap for HPV vaccines showcases how partners, manufacturers and countries must work together to secure a sustainable supply over the next decade. The… Read more »
December 07, 2023
Africa: Vaccine Alliance Board Approves U.S.$1 Billion to Support African Vaccine Manufacturing
Gavi's Board today approved the establishment of the African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator (AVMA), a financing instrument that will make up to US$ 1 billion available to… Read more »
December 04, 2023
Africa: Alliance Introduces New Vaccine Programmes to Save More Lives and Support Child Health
Countries can now submit plans to introduce diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP)-containing vaccine boosters (DTP boosters) and the six-in-one hexavalent vaccine Gavi and… Read more »
October 19, 2023
Africa: Gavi Welcomes Appointment of Global Health Leader Prof Helen Rees As Chair of Vaccine Investment Strategy Steering Committee
The Vaccine Investment Strategy (VIS) Steering Committee provides guidance to Gavi's evidence-based process to identify new and under-used vaccines of the highest importance to… Read more »