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Lobbying on Capitol Hill Taught Me the Power of Showing Up

In the middle of midterm exams, College Ambassador Rani Chor came to D.C. to advocate for global immunization programs with Shot@Life. Here's her perspective on why advocacy is more important than ever.

From Childhood to Motherhood: Gender Equity and Immunization

Women face significant barriers to healthcare while simultaneously making up the backbone of the global health workforce. But there is a solution: empowering women through equitable vaccine access can be a catalyst for change in both global health and gender equality.

Statement on the Importance of Resuming Congressionally Approved Foreign Affairs Funding

I was a refugee. Today, I am an advocate.

Growing up in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Shot@Life Champion Michael-Olivier Lungu experienced firsthand the dangers of infectious diseases and the need for global health programs to keep kids safe. Here is his advocacy story.

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.

Statement on Initiation of U.S. Withdrawal from the World Health Organization

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.