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The role of social mobilisers during COVID-19
How one social mobiliser in South Sudan has managed to contribute to health security in her region.
How good quality data is vital to saving lives
Throughout the 2016–2020 strategic period, the Vaccine Alliance has worked with countries to improve data quality. From GIS to SMS, new tech and tools aim to reach more people with life-saving immunisation.
South Sudan: We are ready to take up the challenge
Western Equatoria Ministry of Health and UNICEF are preparing for COVID-19 vaccination campaigns.
Working to extend the reach of immunisation in South Sudan
One-fifth of zero-dose children live in conflict settings. In South Sudan, Gavi has been working with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to reach the children being left behind.
Reaching communities with immunisation in South Sudan
To reach zero-dose children in conflict states like South Sudan, social mobilisers like Nyok Daniel are crucial to winning the trust and support of local communities.
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Funding disbursed to boost vaccine access in humanitarian and fragile settings
The funding will enable international and local civil society organisations to complement public health service efforts by accessing communities not reached by government services, such as in cross-border settings and conflict zones, across the…
South Sudan launches major push on measles vaccination
The Ministry of Health, South Sudan, in partnership with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF, WHO and other key partners, has launched a nationwide measles vaccination campaign. The campaign aims to vaccinate more than 2.7 million children aged 6-…
South Sudan Launches R21 Malaria Vaccine Rollout to Protect Children
In a historic move to combat the devastating impact of malaria, the Ministry of Health, in partnership with UNICEF and the World Health Organization and Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance, today launched the nationwide rollout of the R21 malaria vaccine…
As delegates from around the world and across the private sector and civil society gather for the 2025 World Health Summit, the REACH consortium has officially administered over 20 million vaccine doses to children in humanitarian and conflict-…
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The role of social mobilisers during COVID-19
How one social mobiliser in South Sudan has managed to contribute to health security in her region.
How good quality data is vital to saving lives
Throughout the 2016–2020 strategic period, the Vaccine Alliance has worked with countries to improve data quality. From GIS to SMS, new tech and tools aim to reach more people with life-saving immunisation.