Press Releases
Access the latest official press releases, illustrating key aspects of the Vaccine Alliance's work
New “blockbuster” tuberculosis vaccines could save seven million lives by 2050
Next-generation TB vaccines, expected to become available from 2029, could deliver major health and economic gains, helping to save an estimated 7.3 million lives, generate up to US$ 135 billion in economic benefits for low-and middle-income…
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.
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.
Partnership agreement between Gavi and the OPEC Fund will help scale up sustainable health financing across 47 eligible countries.
In a move designed to accelerate access to a vaccine against Bundibugyo Ebolavirus disease, UNICEF and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance today announced the launch of a Request for Expression of Interest (EOI) to gather information from vaccine…
Gavi to propose new incentives aimed at advancing vaccine manufacturing in Africa
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance today announced that it will seek Board approval to deploy US$189 million to support the rapid development of Africa’s vaccine manufacturing ecosystem.
The Government of Burundi introduces the HPV vaccine to protect girls and prevent cervical cancer
Under the leadership of the Ministry of Public Health and with the support of Gavi, UNICEF, and the WHO, Burundi has just launched, on April 29, 2026, the vaccine against HPV, which causes cervical cancer.
Marking World Immunization Week 2026, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) announced that, together with partners in the Gavi-funded REACH consortium, it has delivered more than 30 million life-saving vaccine doses in some of the world’s most…
