Efforts to vaccinate “zero-dose” children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will be accelerated thanks to new funding from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance’s Equity Accelerator Fund (EAF).

Twelve countries across different regions in Africa are set to receive 18 million doses of the first-ever malaria vaccine over the next two years.

Gavi’s Board approved new investments in six-in-one (hexavalent) vaccine and approved a long list of potential new vaccines for consideration for inclusion in future Gavi programmes at its Board Meeting, which concluded today 

Healthcare should recognize human functioning as a key health indicator, which emphasizes individual well-being and prioritises education, equality and social support systems. 

Animals, including the ones that live in our homes, can carry all kinds of illnesses. Most of the time it’s not a problem, but here’s what you should do to avoid getting sick.

Their aims are aligned and their tools are complementary, says Huma Khawar, a health journalist who also works as a CSO coordinator with Pakistan's Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI).