Zero-dose children

Articles related to the mission to reach children who have not received any basic, routine vaccines.

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Muslima Ahmed holds her child as she waits for him to receive a dose of vaccine at the outreach vaccination facility in Walaag 1 IDP camp. This is part of the Reach Zero Dose Children (ZDC) campaign in Somalia, aimed at identifying vaccinating children who have not received any vaccines, or missed communities by healthcare systems. Gavi/2024/Mohamed Abdihakim Ali

From country needs to global tools: lessons from the Zero-Dose Learning Hub

2 Jul 2026

5 min read

Zero-dose children

Third from right, Germinah, midwife at the community health post, alongside colleagues from the Ambatoboeny district health team. Credit: Jhpiego/Madagascar

In Madagascar, a midwife delivers doses of hope in her home village

1 Jul 2026

7 min read

Inside one of Africa’s most complex supply chains

1 Jul 2026

6 min read

Innovation Zero-dose children Routine immunisation

Moving beyond coverage estimates: using Lot Quality Assurance Sampling in zero-dose programming

25 Jun 2026

5 min read

Zero-dose children

Gavi-funded Koome Island boat-ambulance waiting for Rebbecca Nabiryo on 6 June 2026. Credit: John Musenze

The boat ambulances saving lives on Africa’s largest lake

18 Jun 2026

7 min read

Routine immunisation Zero-dose children Maternal and child health

Taty Simone, Secretary-General of the local health committee, left, and nurse Prefina Issanga, right, during a home visit for catch-up vaccinations in KM4, Pointe-Noire. Credit: Brice Kinhou

Finding invisible children in Congo-Brazzaville

17 Jun 2026

6 min read

Zero-dose children Routine immunisation

A gathering of religious leaders, healers and women. Credit: Focus 1000 Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone's Kombra Network is engaging fathers and healers to reach zero-dose children

12 Jun 2026

5 min read

Civil society organisations Zero-dose children CSO diaries

Lucien Wanyate during periodic intensification of routine immunisation activities organised by VillageReach in Maï-Ndombe in November 2025. Credit: Patrick Kahondwa

In DRC, a vaccination campaign is a chance to find missed-out children

10 Jun 2026

8 min read

Measles Rubella Polio Zero-dose children Vaccine campaigns

A pregnant woman receives a vaccine during an antenatal consultation at Kangnikopé Medical and Social Centre, as part of routine pregnancy care. Credit: Nephthali Ledy

In Togo, vaccination starts in pregnancy but barriers persist after birth

5 Jun 2026

7 min read

Maternal and child health Zero-dose children Gender equality

When health services come together, people show up

27 May 2026

5 min read

Spotlight on conflict and fragility Zero-dose children ZIP

A father and his vaccinated child in Lahore. © AGAHE, Pakistan

Displaced and adrift in urban Lahore, these families were resolute in their distrust

19 May 2026

6 min read

CSO diaries Routine immunisation Zero-dose children Vaccine information

Children showing vaccine marks after receiving vaccine dose in Dhoke Hassu Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Credit: Sumaiyah Hassan

Seen by a physician, but still not vaccinated: uncovering missed opportunities in Pakistan

15 May 2026

4 min read

Zero-dose children

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