Gavi features, 2014

Paediatricians from eastern Africa call on local and global leaders to invest more in life-saving immunisation.

Cancer leaders call on donors and foundations to fully fund Gavi. Cost-effective, hepatitis B and HPV vaccines are essential to fight the rising tide of liver and cervical cancer cases.

One year on from the pneumococcal vaccine launch Senegal introduces the rotavirus vaccine, helping counter the deadly toll of pneumonia and diarrhoea.

Document sets out ambitions for the future global engagement.

India has the largest number of unimmunised children in the world: 6.8 million or roughly a third of the world’s total. From November 2014, and with help from Gavi, India will begin making the 5-in-1 pentavalent vaccine free for all infants.  With 27 million children born in India each year, increasing immunisation coverage here should significantly reduce global child mortality rates.

Global health events throughout General Assembly week featured Gavi leadership and highlighted the impact of immunisation.

Gavi takes centre stage during live TV broadcast of Global Citizen Festival that brings together world leaders, celebrities and everyday people.

African leaders express support to the Vaccine Alliance with goal of reaching every child.

Life-saving pneumococcal and rotavirus vaccines are to be provided to all Niger’s children.

Introductions target successfully achieved – work still to be done on increasing coverage.

New research suggests pneumococcal conjugate vaccine can protect vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals in the developing world

Johannesburg forum brings together leading experts in maternal and child health.

Global health community celebrates progress and commits to maternal and child health at USAID event in Washington.

Funding aligned with Canadian PM Harper’s initiative to improve maternal, newborn and child health.

The global health community loses a hero and leader in the effort to eradicate polio, smallpox and measles

Ban Ki-moon emphasises investment in vaccines as key to achieving UN Millennium Development Goals

Canadian PM Harper calls on countries to invest politically, financially to improve maternal, newborn and child health

Ghana and GAVI host successful event at World Health Assembly.

European Commission kickstarts GAVI Alliance Replenishment process with landmark contribution at high-level Brussels meeting.

CEO Sir Andrew Witty outlines commitment to supporting countries as they move forward.

Announcement made at official launch of Alliance’s replenishment process in Brussels.

Global advocacy groups ONE and ACTION on Tuesday launch campaigns calling on donors to respond generously to the GAVI Alliance replenishment round for 2016 – 2020

From singers and Presidents to Ministers and advocates, GAVI Alliance supporters explain why they are backing the Alliance’s vision for 2020

CEO breakfast at WEF Africa puts spotlight on role of private sector partnerships in vaccinating children in Africa.

International Aid Transparency Initiative recognises GAVI Alliance in its 2nd Annual Report.

For World Immunization Week, GAVI Alliance-led article by 29 leading global health experts asks ‘What is the full value of vaccination’?

H.E. Dr Mulatu Teshome becomes immunisation champion.

UN Secretary-General highlights the Alliance at high-level meeting on effective development cooperation.

GAVI Alliance CEO Seth Berkley participates in discussion ahead of global summit on maternal, newborn and child health.

Reviews highlight effectiveness of pneumococcal vaccine dosing schedule and importance of rotavirus surveillance.

Oslo seminar highlights critical role of human papillomavirus vaccine in fighting cervical cancer in developing countries.

Countries eligible for GAVI Alliance support invited to apply for funding for inactivated polio vaccine until 2015.

52 million children will be protected against two life-threatening diseases.

GAVI Matching Fund raises US$ 152 million with support from corporations and foundations.