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UNICEF and Gavi hand over refrigerated trucks to the Government of Nepal
The trucks will support the government’s efforts to strengthen its immunisation programme through safe and timely delivery of vaccines across the country.
Gavi Board appoints Senator Dr Sania Nishtar as Chief Executive Officer
Today, the Board of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance approved the appointment of Dr Sania Nishtar as its next Chief Executive Officer.
COVID-19 vaccinations shift to regular immunisation as COVAX draws to a close
COVAX will close 31 December 2023 having delivered nearly 2 billion doses of vaccines to 146 economies, and averted an estimated 2.7 million deaths in AMC lower-income participating economies.
Gavi and Alliance partners renew support for immunisation in Mozambique
A high-level mission comprising Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the WHO, UNICEF, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and World Bank is scheduled to visit the Republic of Mozambique from 10 December, aiming to renew political commitment towards…
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 support sustainable vaccine manufacturing in Africa.
Countries can now submit plans to introduce diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP)-containing vaccine boosters (DTP boosters) and the six-in-one hexavalent vaccine.
The Government of Togo will introduce the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine its into routine immunisation system to prevent cervical cancer on Monday, 4 December 2023. Several other local partners, and the private health sector, are supporting…
Shipments to African countries herald final steps toward broader vaccination against malaria
More than 330,000 doses of WHO-recommended RTS,S malaria vaccine arrived last night in Cameroon – a historic step towards broader vaccination against one of the deadliest diseases for African children.
Increase in Measles Deaths Demands Urgent Action to Save Lives
Since 2001, the Measles and Rubella Partnership (M&RP) has worked with countries to vaccinate millions of children, helping to prevent an estimated 57 million deaths.
Nigeria to vaccinate 7.7 million girls against leading cause of cervical cancer
Nigeria today introduced the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunisation system, aiming to reach 7.7 million girls. This is the largest number in a single round of HPV vaccination in the African region in a vaccination drive…
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 Gavi-supported countries and with the greatest need for financial…
Action plan to drive equitable expansion of immunisation in Africa
The African Union Commission (AUC), Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance last week concluded a three-day forum to outline a pathway towards extensive collaboration in alignment of the…
Last updated: 20 Nov 2023