HPV, malaria vaccines save one million African lives as funding shifts

As of 2024, HPV vaccines have averted nearly one million cervical cancer deaths in 29 African countries.

Gavi warns funding gaps threaten malaria, HPV vaccination programmes in Africa

Gavi said it planned to make malaria vaccines available to 50 million children across Africa by 2030.

Malaria vaccines expand across Africa as Gavi warns of funding issues

Malaria vaccination is expanding across Africa, with early results showing fewer severe cases and deaths, even as funding challenges threaten to slow progress.

20 million measles deaths averted since 2000 in Africa: WHO

Measles vaccinations have saved nearly 20 million lives in Africa since 2000, and more than 500 million children have been protected through routine immunisation.

HPV vaccines averted over one million cervical cancer deaths: Gavi

The alliance noted that an estimated 86 million girls were now protected against the leading cause of cervical cancer.

FG launches campaign against vaccine-preventable diseases

The exercise is expected to be rolled out in two phases and four streams over a 10-day schedule.

Nigeria launches vaccination campaign to protect 106 million children

World Bank, UNICEF, others rally to ensure success of Nigeria’s SWAp reform

Owen Smith, lead health specialist at the World Bank, said stronger public financial management (PFM) would be central to results.

Gavi pledges $3 million to boost immunisation in Kaduna

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has announced a $3 million investment over the next two years to strengthen routine immunisation and primary healthcare in Kaduna.

Vaccine campaigns cut deaths globally by nearly 60%: Study

Vaccinations helped reduce cholera cases and deaths by 28 per cent and 36 per cent, respectively.