3 Takeaways from UNGA80

From the spotlight on noncommunicable diseases to the push for sustaining our progress against polio, global health was of utmost importance at UNGA80. Keep on reading for our three takeaways from (and around) this year’s Assembly.

Statement on the New America First Global Health Strategy

Urgency and Resilience In Africa’s Mpox Response

A year after declaring mpox as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, the World Health Organization has removed the status as cases decrease overall. But the fight to contain the deadly virus is far from over.

Connect the Dots: Climate and Health 

As the global climate crisis grows, its effects are becoming increasingly visible—not just through rising sea levels or extreme weather, but also in a more insidious form: the spread of infectious diseases. 

Statement on the House Appropriations Committee’s vote to approve NSRP legislation for FY26

Unpacking the Immunization Data of 2024

Just last week, WHO and UNICEF released their 2024 estimates of national immunization coverage. And this year's annual snapshot paints a clear picture: business as usual won’t be enough.

Statement on Senate Passage of Rescissions Package

Statement on Withdrawal of U.S. Support for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Funding Gavi’s Next 5 Years

Gavi’s high-level pledging summit, currently underway in Brussels, is a reminder that in an ever-uncertain global health landscape, immunization efforts remain steadfast.

The Silent Emergency of Rising Displacement

123.2 million people were forced to flee their home in 2024—that’s one in every 67 people on earth. This World Refugee Day, we are reminded of the urgent need to support forcibly displaced populations among surging conflict and health crises.

Shot@Life Campaign Urges Congress to Continue Funding Lifesaving Global Vaccination Programs 

Shot@Life Senior Director Cara Ciullo released the following statement on the proposed withdrawal of U.S. support for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.

From Childhood to Motherhood: Gender Equity and Immunization

Women face significant barriers to healthcare while simultaneously making up the backbone of the global health workforce. But there is a solution: empowering women through equitable vaccine access can be a catalyst for change in both global health and gender equality.