Global Health & Immunization
Nigeria to Vaccinate Nearly 8 Million Girls Against HPV
In October, Nigeria added the HPV vaccine to its routine immunization program, aiming to reach 7.7 million girls in the largest single round of HPV vaccination in Africa.
World Polio Day 2023
On October 24, the global health community marked World Polio Day. Below are just a few of the highlights, from survivors, healthcare professionals, and everyday people.
Low-Resource Countries Make Historic Investment in Immunization
During Mobilize to Immunize, let's make sure Congress steps up with the support they need.
Giving all Girls a Shot at Life
2023 is the 11th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl Child, made to empower girls and recognize their rights. Despite being the future leaders of this world, girls continue to face rampant global health inequities. One such injustice is the ongoing battle against HPV.
The WHO Recommends a Second Malaria Vaccine
The WHO recommends a second malaria vaccine, R21/Matrix-M, a major advancement in child health and malaria control.
Kicking off the 2023 Get a Shot. Give a Shot.® Campaign
This September marks the eleventh consecutive year that Shot@Life and Walgreens are teaming up for Get a Shot. Give a Shot.®, providing lifesaving vaccines to children across the globe.
World Refugee Day: Leaving No One Behind
World Refugee Day, observed every year on June 20, is an opportunity to highlight the resilience and strength of millions of refugees worldwide.
Two promising malaria vaccines: What comes next?
Learn more about what's next for the game-changing RTS,S and R21 vaccines, in collaboration with UN Foundation's United to Beat Malaria.
How Gavi Has Protected Over a Billion Lives With Vaccines
Ahead of Raising Generation ImmUnity, the upcoming summit led by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, we are spotlighting their model and impact.
Five Takeaways from the 2023 World Health Assembly
Read Executive Director Martha Rebour's key takeaways from the 2023 World Health Assembly.
Before vs. After: Vaccine Headlines Make a Comeback
During World Immunization Week, we explore the pandemic-driven declines in routine vaccinations and the risk of history repeating itself.
World Health Day – Partnering to Achieve Universal Health Coverage
On the 75th anniversary of World Health Day, we celebrate the many achievements in public health, including the progress made toward achieving universal health coverage.
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