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Global partners announce a new effort – “The Big Catch-up” – to vaccinate millions of children and restore immunisation progress lost during the pandemic

‘The Big Catch-up’ is an extended effort to lift vaccination levels among children to at least pre-pandemic levels and endeavours to exceed those.

Gavi and Government of India establish new partnership to protect millions of children by 2026

Gavi will provide US$ 250 million in funding to reach zero-dose children – those who have not received a single routine vaccine shot – through a renewed strategic partnership with the Government of India

Vaccinating people with disabilities in Kashmir

In Kashmir, a disability welfare organisation is ensuring that people with disabilities are not left behind.

“I didn’t give up”: Kashmir’s vaccinators brave the harsh winter

Snow and freezing conditions are not deterring Kashmir’s health workers from getting vaccines to the people.

The animators of Nilgiri: Authorities turn to NGOs to bridge the trust gap in India

NGOs and local community leaders have helped turn the tide when it comes to vaccinations in the Nilgiri hills.

Transgender and disabled communities leading the fight against the pandemic in Chennai

In the Indian city of Chennai, transgender and disabled communities have led the way in raising awareness of vaccination.

The fair price shops of Uttar Pradesh, India

Uttar Pradesh’s fair price shops are helping improve vaccination rates amongst marginalised sections of the community.

How do you vaccinate the world’s second largest country?

Despite the size of both the country and its population, India has vaccinated over three-quarters of adults against COVID-19. How has it managed it?

“Corona Warriors”: The Asha workers of Uttar Pradesh

Asha Workers are the backbone of rural health infrastructure in India. Since the pandemic began, they have been actively involved in educating and helping people cope with the effects of COVID19.

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