Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
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Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, helps vaccinate half the world’s children against deadly and debilitating diseases. French posts @gavi_fr #ForOurFuture
Geneva, Switzerland
Joined December 2009
Imagine preventing all respiratory viruses, bacterial lung infections and allergies with two simple nasal spray doses. Early studies suggest this universal vaccine could “transform medical practice” by triggering a broad immune defence rather than targeting a single pathogen.
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Bacterial meningitis can change a life in a matter of hours. For many who survive, the disease leaves lasting effects that can affect education, communication and daily life. New research explores what happens after survival:
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Outbreaks of bacterial meningitis at NZ and UK universities highlight a need for greater understanding and ongoing support for those who survive an infection.
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The heroes trying to save the lives of others shouldn't have to risk their own to do it. But in conflict zones, hospitals and health workers are increasingly under threat, despite international laws meant to protect them. Here's what the laws of war say about protecting
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En Ouganda, la rougeole tuait des milliers d’enfants — jusqu’à l’arrivée du vaccin, qui a permis de faire chuter massivement les décès. Un rappel simple : sans vaccination, la maladie redevient vite incontrôlable. https://t.co/Ur02mVpWR7
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« Nous avons fait beaucoup de chemin, déclare un docteur alors qu’une nouvelle vague de flambées de rougeole menace l’Ouganda. Il n’est pas question de faire marche arrière. »
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On two wheels, Saba reaches children in Kasur who missed routine immunization, protecting them from life-threatening diseases. Her work shows how one determined vaccinator can change hundreds of futures. With support from @gavi and UNICEF. https://t.co/p9H52IqWvP
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With support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, a vaccinator in Kasur is breaking barriers to ensure every child is protected with vaccination
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💙✨ Proudly Vaccinated Against Polio! ✨💙 Smiles, friendship, and protection for life! 😊 Caroline and Madalitso, bestfriends from Chembe Village in Cape Maclear, Mangochi are leading by example. 2 drops - a lifelong difference. 🌍💙
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A new CDC travel alert is drawing attention to dengue, sometimes referred to as break-bone fever, which can cause debilitating joint pain and body aches. But for many countries, dengue isn’t just a travel risk, it’s a constant public health challenge. Read this story from
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In rural Siaya, Kenya, something simple is changing how mothers access health care and immunisation. For many families here, the nearest clinic can mean walking long distances or paying for transport they cannot afford. A local foundation trained 38 local women like Jane
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Many thanks to @HelenClarkNZ and the entire @Gavi Board for a productive week of meetings. Your expertise and insights are invaluable as we navigate challenges, accelerate impact and map out the future of the Vaccine Alliance. We must acknowledge that the global health landscape
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There’s a rare measles complication that can affect a person years after a measles infection. It usually starts with mobility issues then progresses to paralysis. Even worse, it’s nearly always fatal. Here's how to spot it: https://t.co/1ALbp36ti0 via @KFFHealthNews
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Viruses don’t respect borders, but they do often follow the paths of human trade and movement. In Kenya, the Ministry of Health is partnering with truck drivers and sex workers to act as the first line of defence. By empowering these "high-mobility" groups with training and
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Both jobs can be socially isolating and physically exposed – an unsalutary combination amid a viral epidemic.
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A shift of just a few degrees in temperature can turn a life-saving vaccine into a useless vial. In the world’s most challenging environments, a network of technicians is sharing wiring hacks and fault codes over Telegram in real time to keeping the cold-chain going strong.
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Bacterial meningitis is well-known as an acute, deadly illness. An estimated 1-in-6 infected people will die, even with prompt medical care and antibiotic treatment. But the immediate danger is only part of the story. New research shows that many survivors live with lifelong
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