Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

The science is clear: #HPV vaccines prevent cervical cancer. But science alone isn't enough. In Nigeria, trusted community leaders are working to ensure life-saving vaccines reach the girls who need them most:

Honoured to speak at the launch of the Healthy Lives exhibition in Brussels, which showcases the EU’s profound impact on global health through initiatives like Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and The Global Fund. Thank you Charles Goerens for hosting this powerful showcase of how #EUPowersGlobalHealth to help protect communities and save lives around the world. We deeply appreciate the EU Commission’s continued support.   

Strong health systems start with vaccines. As H.E. Amb. Cessouma Minata Samate notes, working together to prioritise immunisation saves lives. With renewed global support, Gavi is working to protect 500 million more children from vaccine-preventable diseases by 2030. #ForOurFuture #VaccinesWork

Since 2000, Gavi has helped immunise over 1 billion children, helping to build a healthier, safer world for all of us. With continued support, we can vaccinate 500 million more children by 2030—preventing up to 9 million deaths. Our Board Chair José Manuel Barroso outlines why investments in Gavi are investments #forourfuture:

Climate change is turning up the heat—literally. Scientists are now asking: could extreme heatwaves be speeding up the ageing process? Swipe to see the results of the latest research. #publichealth #climatechange #VaccinesWork  

Scientists are monitoring a puzzling pattern with Japanese #encephalitis in Australia this year. Despite relatively dry conditions before recent flooding, the virus has been detected across multiple states—now reaching Brisbane. Here’s what we know so far:

Healthcare heroes like Vanessa Bauma witness the devastation of preventable diseases every day. Her commitment is our inspiration: with global support we can protect 500 million more children and prevent 8-9 million deaths worldwide 2026-2030. #ForOurFuture #VaccinesWork

In this week's edition of the Global Health Notes newsletter, Pascal Barollier is spotlighting:     🇺🇬 The #mpox vaccine rollout in Uganda   🇺🇿 Why Uzbekistan is making #meningitis vaccination mandatory for Hajj pilgrims  🇵🇰 The work to vaccinate #zerodosechildren in Pakistan’s flood-affected areas    Read here:  

Angola is facing its worst #cholera outbreak in a generation, with 240 deaths recorded by mid-March. But there's hope: a mass vaccination campaign has already reached nearly a million people, and mortality rates are dropping from 9% to 4%.

The Healthy Lives exhibition is now open, showcasing how the EU’s investments in global health through Gavi and The Global Fund are saving lives and empowering communities! https://bit.ly/3XX3Mhm #EUPowersGlobalHealth