Fostering Change Against Surging Measles Cases
The world is facing an alarming resurgence of a measles, a direct consequence of declining vaccination rates and disruptions to immunization programs. It’s easy to feel helpless, but beacons of hope persist.
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.
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.
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.
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