Ephrem T. Lemango
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Associate Director - Health, Chief of Immunization @UNICEF #ForEveryChild Tweets are my own.
New York, USA
Joined May 2013
Nearly 3 million girls protected. 💫 In partnership with the Government of Mozambique, WHO and UNICEF, Gavi has helped expand HPV vaccination to reach girls aged 12–18 across all 11 provinces in Mozambique, reaching 2.9 million girls. With just one dose, the HPV vaccine
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At the #TripleEliminationConfUG, @UNICEF joined countries & partners to advance triple elimination of vertical transmission of HIV, Syphilis & Hepatitis B. @unicefchief urged countries to adopt and adapt guidance to address remaining challenges and drive action #ForEveryChild.
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The world has made remarkable progress on maternal, newborn & child survival since 2000. The number of children under five dying each year has been halved. Maternal deaths have fallen by 40%. But we need to do even more. No child or mother should die of causes we can prevent.
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The measles virus is one of the most contagious and infectious diseases known. As cases rise, vaccinating your children is the most effective way to keep them safe. Learn more about how you can protect your children and community. https://t.co/Kgts1QOCNr
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More children received life-saving vaccines. But millions remain unvaccinated. Barriers like shrinking budgets, fragile health systems, misinformation & access constraints must be overcome. No child should die from diseases we know how to prevent.👇
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Five-month-old Adam from Syria is one of over 1 billion children reached through immunization efforts by @gavi and partners like UNICEF since 2000. By 2030, the goal is to protect 500 million more. New funding will get us closer to ensuring vaccine access #ForEveryChild.
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Our thanks to everyone who donated to protect children from diseases. UNICEF continues to deliver for @gavi, working with countries to develop immunization strategies, lower vaccine costs, and rolling out lifesaving vaccines, including to children caught in conflict or disaster.
We’re thrilled to announce that today’s Global Summit: Health & Prosperity through Immunisation saw a record number of donors pledges, securing more than US $9bn of our total 2026-30 requirement of US$ 11.9bn! #ForOurFuture
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Every child deserves the best chance at life. Not just some children. Not just those born in the right place or time. Every child. This simple but powerful idea is the foundation of the @gavi vaccine alliance.
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I fully agree with the @gatesfoundation's call to fully fund @gavi, as many children's lives depend on timely immunization. Thank you @BillGates for your continued support to global health. https://t.co/xCrn7gxhLU
Today, we announced a $1.6 billion pledge to support @Gavi. If Gavi isn’t fully funded, too many children could be left without the vaccines they need. Now more than ever, we must stand together to support immunization #ForOurFuture. https://t.co/Q54wAESqHm
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The world is a tough place for children. I have seen it in Burkina Faso. But I have also seen the difference we can make. UNICEF is committed to supporting the efforts of the Government in ensuring children are educated and healthy and appreciates the partnership with donors.
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Vaccines work. They keep children safe, beyond borders and across the world. With continued commitment by countries, parents, healthcare workers and committed donors to #GPEI and @Gavi, we will #EndPolio. Let’s continue to give it a last push for the sake of children.
Great news for children and families in the the Horn of Africa! Countries have pledged to continue efforts to #EndPolio in the region, including synchronized polio vaccination campaigns and enhanced poliovirus surveillance. More here:
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A BIG thank you to @Rotary, @Gavi, @UNICEF, @WHO, & @GatesHealth for their unwavering support & collaboration in helping Madagascar successfully halt the spread of polio. Our commitment is making a lasting difference in the fight against the virus!
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Congratulations to Madagascar on ending the polio outbreak! Over 19M people reached and 95% vaccination coverage, thanks to strong government leadership, health worker heroes & support from @CDCGlobal @gatesfoundation @gavi @Rotary @UNICEF @WHOAFRO. https://t.co/YcZVsGDXwx
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This morning, I joined the launch of #AfricaVaccinationWeek 2025 & celebrated 50 years of #Zambia’s Expanded Programme on Immunization. “Immunization for all is humanly possible” — let’s reach every child, protect every future. #UNICEF #HealthForAll #ImmunizationForAll
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Great to meet Gavi Board Chair @JMDBarroso at UNICEF to discuss the @Gavi alliance. UNICEF is a proud partner in the alliance that has played a role in vaccinating over a billion children in 25 years. A fully-funded Gavi can save the lives of countless more. #VaccinesWork
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The ongoing synchronized polio campaigns in the Lake Chad Basin need to be effective as ending transmission of the poliovirus variant depends on it. We must ensure a coordinated response across the five countries and remain focused, determined and united to get the job done.
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