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Togo introduces human papillomavirus vaccine to protect adolescent girls from the leading cause of cervical cancer

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.

COVAX data brief

Regular snapshot of latest information on key COVAX data points, including shipments, donations, coverage, administration, absorption and delivery support. Published once a month.

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Vaccines are one of the most successful and cost-effective health investments in history with wider benefits that accrue across a lifetime.

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Vaccines are one of the most successful and cost-effective health investments in history with wider benefits that accrue across a lifetime.

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Vaccine profiles: Shigella

Reports of dysentery go back to ancient times, however it was only in the 19th Century that we discovered the bacteria behind it: Shigella. New vaccines on the horizon could have a huge impact in the lower-income countries where this deadly…

5 counterintuitive ways scientists are approaching cancer research

From math to evolutionary game theory, looking at cancer through different lenses can offer further insights on how to approach treatment resistance, metastasis and health disparities.

Drier, hotter, rattier: as the weather shifts, Nigeria braces for Lassa fever

In rural Ondo state, people are preparing for the annual dry spell – which brings with it, among other threats, an increased risk of rat-borne, deadly Lassa fever.

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Accurate, evidence-based information about COVID-19 vaccines to provide people with essential facts about the vaccines that will help end this crisis.

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Accurate, evidence-based information about COVID-19 vaccines to provide people with essential facts about the vaccines that will help end this crisis.

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Our impact

Children >1 billion children vaccinated through routine programmes
First aid locator >17.3 million future deaths averted
Transitioned 19 countries fully self-financing
Billions >220.5 US$ billion in economic benefits for countries
Syringe 1.8 billion vaccinations through preventive vaccination campaigns

Our mission: save lives and protect people's health

Saving lives and protecting people’s health by increasing equitable and sustainable use of vaccines.

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Saving lives and protecting people’s health by increasing equitable and sustainable use of vaccines.

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Gavi draws on the skills of a variety of partners, combining the technical expertise of the development community with the business know-how of the private sector.

Meet the Vaccine Alliance partners

Gavi draws on the skills of a variety of partners, combining the technical expertise of the development community with the business know-how of the private sector.

Meet the Vaccine Alliance partners

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