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Papua New Guinea launches HPV vaccination to protect girls from cervical cancer

Cervical cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths for women in Papua New Guinea, with over 1,000 women diagnosed and ~650 deaths annually.

Global initiative launched to improve access to mpox vaccines

A global initiative to establish a stockpile of mpox vaccines was launched on 27 August, creating a long-term mechanism to ensure countries have access to vaccines when responding to mpox outbreaks.

Gavi commits additional funding for Ebola response

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance will provide US$ 7 million to fund a shipment of 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine to DRC.

Gavi welcomes recommendation to include existing Ebola vaccine Ervebo in clinical trials for Bundibugyo virus disease

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance welcomes the news that the WHO Technical Advisory Group on candidate vaccine prioritization (TAG-CVP) for Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak response recommends that the existing approved Ebola vaccine.

Gavi welcomes United States government commitment to unlock funding for fiscal years 2025 and 2026

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance welcomes the announcement today by the United States Government that it intends to release US$ 600 million in funding appropriated by Congress for Gavi for fiscal years 2025 and 2026.

Strong progress in lower-income countries underscores need for sustained investment in immunisation

Each year WHO and UNICEF release global and national routine immunisation coverage estimates (WUENIC). Immunisation in the lowest-income countries is supported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance – a partnership that helps vaccinate more than half the…

Gavi Board meeting underlines commitment to country sovereignty, fragility and health security

Board agrees to maintain ambitious targets for Gavi 6.0, including reaching 500 million children, preventing 8-9 million deaths, and further reducing under-five mortality by 10%.

Gavi launches new supply chain strategy to boost vaccine availability and reach remote communities

New immunisation Supply Chain Strategy seeks to build on recent years’ momentum and help countries ensure vaccines reliably reach people safely, reliably and on time – including under-served communities.

Gavi and OPEC Fund partner to strengthen regional and local vaccine manufacturing, health financing and security

Partnership agreement between Gavi and the OPEC Fund will help scale up sustainable health financing across 47 eligible countries.