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The advance purchase agreement (APA) will be funded by Gavi’s First Response Fund, a mechanism created after the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure rapid access to scarce vaccine supplies in future health emergencies.
15,000 mpox vaccine doses arrive in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
A shipment of 15,460 doses of mpox vaccine, donated to Gavi-eligible countries by the vaccine manufacturer Bavarian Nordic, arrived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) today to support the global and regional effort to contain the…
UNICEF today announced that it has issued an emergency tender for the procurement of mpox vaccines.
The Central African Republic (CAR) today introduced the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine into its routine Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), becoming the fourth country to introduce the new vaccine after Côte d'Ivoire.
With increased outbreaks and population growth, protecting communities from vaccine-preventable disease is more critical than ever.
Gavi statement on mpox emergency in Africa
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance continues to be deeply concerned about the escalating mpox emergency on the African continent.
ASEAN health ministers pledge boldly to boost immunization in the region
ASEAN Member States have committed to boosting immunization coverage through a combination of innovative financing and domestic funding.
Mozambique introduces malaria vaccines into routine immunization
Mozambique has today introduced the lifesaving malaria vaccine into routine immunization, a critical step forward to revitalize the fight against malaria and improve children’s survival.
Ada Hegerberg leads unfair football match at the Norway Cup to call for equal vaccine access for all
Ada Hegerberg and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance gathered young people from around the world at the coveted Friendship Match during the Norway Cup to illustrate how unequal access to vaccines worldwide gives children an unfair start in life.
The Syrian Ministry of Health (MOH), supported by WHO, UNICEF and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has launched the second round of Big Catch-Up vaccination activity this week.
61,374 girls in Timor-Leste to receive HPV vaccine to combat cervical cancer
Timor-Leste launches HPV Vaccine for 11–14 years girls. With support from partners, the vaccine will help protect girls and women against cervical cancer: a common yet preventable disease.
The allocation follows a Gavi Board decision in December 2023 to approve US$ 290 million funding for the “Big Catch-Up” initiative.
Last updated: 6 Sep 2024