Looking Ahead: Immunization in 2024
2023 was a transformative year for global immunization, and paved the way for more progress in 2024. From novel vaccines being developed and distributed, to nationwide vaccine campaigns already underway, to pledges for routine immunization programs, we enter 2024 with ongoing determination to give everyone a shot at life.
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.
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.
Recovering Measles Vaccination Rates through Persistence and Partnership
New data from WHO and UNICEF show a worrying decline in measles vaccination rates. Partnerships across regions and sectors will be critical to reversing this trend.
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.
Mother’s Day: Bella’s sacrifices to vaccinate her children
On Mother's Day, we recognize the stories of moms like Bella and the sacrifices they make so their children are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases.
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.
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.
Shot@Life Celebrates 10 Years of Get a Shot. Give a Shot.
We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Walgreens and celebrate a landmark tenth consecutive year of the Get a Shot. Give a Shot. ® program to immunize children around the world.
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