Global Health & Immunization
What makes a vaccine?
Vaccines are miracles of modern medicine that have saved hundreds of millions of lives. But behind every vaccine are years of careful research and rigorous testing. Here’s what you need to know.
America and the WHO: An Essential Partnership
With continued U.S. leadership in the World Health Organization in doubt, it’s time to remember that this longstanding partnership has made our world—and our country—healthier and more secure.
Bird Flu, AMR, and Livestock, Oh My!
Bird flu and antimicrobial resistance have been the stars of recent global health headlines. And while seemingly unrelated at first glance, these two issues have far more in common than you may think.
Looking Back, Looking Ahead 2025
2024 saw many twists and turns in the global vaccine landscape. Another year come and gone, 2025 brings new challenges and new promises for global immunization.
Community Health Workers Are Critical To Providing Care
In many countries, community health workers are they key to ensuring health services reach the most isolated and the most vulnerable.
Stopping the Silent Pandemic
From a High-Level Meeting at this year’s UN General Assembly to this week’s international observance, anti-microbial resistance is increasingly a major focus in global health. Here’s what you need to know.
Today is World Pneumonia Day
Today, on World Pneumonia Day, we take you through some of the basics of pneumonia and why vaccines are among the best tools we have to prevent the most serious cases.
Women and Vaccines: Bridging the Gap for Gender Equity
In honor of International Day of the Girl Child, we delve into an often-overlooked dimension of vaccine equity: reaching and empowering girls and women.
Immunization at UNGA79
Global health is again on the agenda at the 79th UN General Assembly. Here’s what you need to know.
Vaccines Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases
In honor of World Mosquito Day, we look at the ways in which vaccines have and continue to revolutionize progress against mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and malaria.
Public Health at the Paris Olympics
The 2024 Paris Olympics faces an unexpected challenge: a global uptick in vaccine-preventable diseases that impact athletes, organizers, and spectators alike. But preventative measures are underway to safeguard global health.
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