Recent years have brought a yellow fever resurgence to Cameroon. Last month, a targeted vaccination campaign pummeled the chain of transmission in seven particularly vulnerable health districts. Read Nalova Akua’s report: bit.ly/4anBkZi

Save the date! We’re hosting a #WHA77 discussion to explore the key challenges associated with immunising populations in fragile and conflict settings and highlight emerging opportunities for tailored support. Join us to hear from a panel of experts on May 28:

A case of Lassa fever has been reported in Paris, spurring a conversation about its likeness to Ebola. However, although Ebola and Lassa share similar symptoms, the diseases are very different. Learn more: bit.ly/3UJppQ0

When flooding strikes, communities are left grappling with challenging health consequences in its path. From waterborne diseases to mental health conditions and skin infections, learn from public health experts about the health impact of floods: bit.ly/3wudi17

Thank you Senator Ben Cardin & Senator Roger Wicker for leading a bipartisan Senate resolution in support of the life-saving work of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance!
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In Malawi, community health care workers have been at the helm of a national push to curb surging #cholera cases in the wake of Cyclone Freddy. Combining vaccination, outreach and sanitation, learn how Malawi is avoiding a cholera crisis: bit.ly/3WI4cZd

In a remarkable display of unity, Malawi, Mozambique and Southern Africa as a whole has triumphed over #polio . The outbreak declared in 2022 is now closed after a push by the #GPEI alongside governments and health workers to vaccinate 50 million children bit.ly/4alnUwX

Alongside governments, communities and partners, the Vaccine Alliance has helped launch the largest ever #measles vaccination push in Africa as cases continue to rise around the world. Learn how this could help build back immunity in some of the most fragile settings:

Partnerships save lives. Moved by PM Jonas Gahr Støre’s address at the International Energy Agency Clean Cooking in Africa Summit, underscoring Norway’s impactful partnership with @Gavi and how our partnership model could be adopted to save lives in other health interventions, like clean cooking.

Antimicrobial resistance, or #AMR , is one of the greatest threats to human health we face. Vaccines, however, by preventing infection in the first place, could be a crucial way to reduce resistance to the drugs that keep us safe from some of the world’s deadliest diseases. Read

Eswatini suffers a double burden, with uncommonly high rates of both HIV and cervical cancer. Read more about the link between #HIV and #cervicalcancer , and why #HPV vaccination is critical to protect the lives of immunosuppressed women: bit.ly/3UFFN3V

Great news from the USA! A resolution to protect the health of people in low-income countries with vaccines and immunisation through Gavi has been introduced in the Senate. Thank you Senator Roger Wicker & Senator Ben Cardin for introducing S.Res 684 and the continued bipartisan support

At #GSS2024 in Berlin last week, Svenja Schulze & Senator Dr Sania Nishtar took the lead to increase efforts for routine immunisation for all! ⚕️ 

We are proud of the strong partnership between Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance & Bundesentwicklungsministerium and will continue our close cooperation in the future.

Today we launched a vaccination drive aiming to reach up to 100 million children with #measles and #rubella vaccines in over 20 countries – the largest ever push in Africa - and help slow down spiking #measles cases globally: bit.ly/4bhqtl1

In South Africa, a potential new vaccine against #tuberculosis is reigniting hope for its elimination. Find out more about the trials underway: bit.ly/4bbUkLG

As #climatechange impacts rainfall patterns on the continent, several parts of Africa have experienced serious floods in recent years. Learn from experts at South Africa’s National Institute for Communicable Diseases on the health impacts of floods: bit.ly/3wudi17

Multiple countries in the eastern and southern region of Africa are battling cholera outbreaks. Learn why Malawi’s community-centered response to the epidemic has been a stand-out success: bit.ly/3WI4cZd

The #Polio campaign kicks off with a strong start in #Mali .

In Kita, authorities launched the campaign. For 4 days, Ministère de la Santé et du Développement Social, UNICEF, OMSMali, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and other partners are joining forces to vaccinate +4 million children against this preventable disease.

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With an estimated 87 million Nigerians – almost 40% – living below the poverty line, many women struggle to afford adequate nutrition during pregnancy. A supplement which packages 15 vitamins and minerals is being rolled out to protect women and children: bit.ly/4b9bfyq