Global Health & Immunization
Happy Birthday, FDR – A Celebration and Reminder
On the 141st anniversary of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's birth, UN Foundation's Peter Yeo reflects on his life as a polio survivor and his legacy as a leader in that fight.
Polio Vaccines Protect Children and Families from Hardship
A Shot@Life means every child and every family the best possible opportunity to thrive, without the pain of diseases like polio.
Measles Outbreaks: Your Questions Answered
Measles cases are on the rise around the globe, with the World Health Organization reporting 26 large or disruptive outbreaks of the highly contagious virus this year alone. Here are answers to some questions about measles outbreaks and what is being done to stop them.
What We Are Reading: October Edition
Check out a few of the Shot@Life team’s favorite recent reads about immunizations efforts and global health that we thought you might enjoy, too.
World Refugee Day: Partnering to Achieve Equity
On World Refugee Day, we detail some of the efforts underway to reach this vulnerable population which all too often lacks access to vaccines.
35 Years in the Making: Pioneering Malaria Vaccine is Poised for Widespread Deployment
The World Health Organization's recommendation of the first-ever malaria vaccine for use across sub-Saharan Africa has allowed Gavi to invest more than $150 million to distribute the vaccine.
My Visit to the UNICEF Global Supply and Logistics Hub in Copenhagen
Executive Director Martha Rebour reports from UNICEF's Global Supply and Logistics Hub, a key part of the global vaccine distribution chain.
Strengthening the Global Health Workforce
During World Health Worker Week, we explore the partnerships working to strengthen the global health workforce, the backbone of immunization programs everywhere.
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