The COVID-19 outbreak is a reminder that diseases do not respect borders or labels. Within months, the pandemic has affected nearly every person on the planet regardless of their age, gender, race, or socioeconomic status. The global response must be similarly equitable, reaching beyond borders and benefiting all people everywhere
African countries have seen fewer cases than the rest of the world, but are preparing themselves for the worst. The pandemic has already caused devastating economic effects on the continent,...
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The world is in the midst of a global crisis, and the global health community is racing to flatten the pandemic’s curve and find a vaccine for COVID-19. Global health systems and security are crucial right now, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has been investing in improving global health for the past 20 years.
Here are six things Gavi grants and funds help support, and why it’s crucial that these programmes are funded.
1. Making sure a COVID-19 vaccine reaches those...
Around the world, health workers are on a mission to make essential deliveries to some of the planet’s most remote communities. The delivery? Life-saving vaccines!
To be successful in their mission, these health heroes must be practical, fearless, and determined. If that sounds like you, you may want to test your skills in our new game, Vaccinator Quest!
Vaccinator Quest is a retro-inspired game that gives players the opportunity to step into the shoes of health care workers and gain a...
Bryan Ceronie is a medical doctor in the UK.
We are living in unprecedented times. The COVID-19 pandemic has stretched across the world in a matter of months, affecting virtually everyone.
But just because we’re in a pandemic does not mean the risk of other diseases goes away. In fact, there is a real risk of routine immunisations being sidelined in favour of resource reallocation for the pandemic.
Vaccinations are one of the single most important public health interventions in protecting the...
World Immunization Week (24-30 April) is run by the World Health Organization to promote the use of vaccines to protect people against disease. Immunization is one of the best public health tools that we have. It saves millions of lives every year, is cost-effective, and fights against poverty. This is why Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance is so important, especially in this time of crisis.
Vaccines will, of course, be vital in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. As the most...
This month, we’ve rounded up some promising stories from across Africa — from an unexpected publicity boost for Zimbabwe’s universities, to praise for WHO’s Africa regional director as “an anchor in the gathering storm.” We also have some good news on debt suspension and an update on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Proactive governments, crucial partnerships, and a fearless leader
COVID-19 will hit countries with vulnerable health systems hardest, and we’ve reported on the threats facing Africa...
Since the start of the year, we have been advocating for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to make sure that people everywhere can access the vaccinations they need to live healthy lives. Now, with COVID-19 impacting nearly every country on the planet, Gavi’s work has never been more important.
“As has become brutally clear in recent months, this disease doesn’t respect borders, which is why it will take a truly global response to defeat it. … Routine immunisation against other deadly...
There isn’t a place in the world yet to be touched by the COVID-19 pandemic. While the global health community works together to find a vaccine, we’re reminded of just how integral routine immunisations are to transforming the health of people and communities everywhere.
Right now, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance is calling on world leaders and donors to help it continue its lifesaving work protecting communities from deadly diseases, like measles and polio, and fight the spread of COVID-19. When...
A lot of people are in lockdown and staying home, finding that they have unexpected free time. While countries are dealing with the pandemic in different ways, it’s likely that we all will have a bit more time at home in the coming weeks.
Sometimes we need to take our mind off of current events and indulge in some escapist films. At other times, we need to broaden our outlook. So we asked our Global Policy, Campaigns, and Content Teams...
The world has made massive strides in ending extreme poverty over the past two decades. Since 2000, over a billion people have escaped extreme poverty. At that rate, the global goal of ending extreme poverty by 2030 could be possible.
But the problem is far from solved. Today, 592 million people worldwide are living on under US$1.90 a day. While extreme poverty is decreasing on the whole, more people are entering extreme poverty in the countries most affected by poverty....