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Zimbabwe strides towards elimination of a blinding bacterial infection
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It’s the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide, but in Zimbabwe, mass drug campaigns and other measures have in recent years whittled trachoma’s dominion to just three of the country’s districts.
on Sep 21
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Immaculate infection: the riddle of HPV in Ghana's nuns
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A recent study highlights the importance of cervical cancer screening and vaccination against human papillomavirus for everyone.
on Sep 9
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HIV progress raises life expectancy in Africa - UN
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Successes in treating people with HIV led to life expectancy in Africa rising from 56 to 61 years since 2010.
on Aug 27
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In Kenya, one solution to contaminated water comes from above
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An aerial piping system in Nairobi brings clean, affordable water to a neighborhood where waterborne illness is common.
on Aug 15
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Nearly half of COVID-19 survivors in Africa experiencing Long COVID symptoms, study suggests
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Fatigue is the most commonly reported symptom among COVID-19 survivors in Africa.
on Aug 15
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What lies beneath: 'root cause analysis' sheds new light on immunisation barriers across Nigeria
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What happens when you ask 600 health workers to ask themselves why, and why again, when they’re considering the challenges they face? The Nigeria Immunization Agenda 2030 Collaborative did just that.
on Aug 12
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Lagos aims to reach 1 million girls with cancer-blocking HPV shot by year’s end
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As Lagos’s HPV vaccine roll-out transitions out of campaign mode towards routine immunisation in Lagos state, Royal Ibeh catches up with Dr Adetola Akinpelu, coordinator of the immunisation programme at the state Primary Health Care Board.
on Aug 8
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Bangladesh’s success in dealing with COVID-19
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A quick response, early drive for vaccines, proper campaign management and mass participation have helped Bangladesh fully vaccinate more than 70% of its population against COVID-19.
on Jul 23
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How will Cote d'Ivoire roll out the malaria vaccine?
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Yesterday, Côte d'Ivoire made history by becoming the first country to introduce the R21 malaria vaccine into its routine immunisation programme. We spoke to the country's EPI Director to find out how they plan to roll out this lifesaver.
on Jul 20
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People with Long COVID three times more likely to give up work
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Study highlights the toll of ongoing COVID-19 symptoms on the workforce.
on Jul 17
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Gavi’s new Investment Opportunity outlines plans for the Vaccine Alliance to protect 500 million children, saving over 8 million lives between 2026 and 2030.
on Jul 1
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Nigeria: big challenges, local solutions
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With a population of more than 200 million and an annual birth cohort of over 8 million, delivering vaccination is a huge challenge in Nigeria.
on Jun 28
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EPI@50: The power of partnership
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Launched in 1974, the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) initiative has saved more than 150 million lives – thanks to the combined efforts of national staff, global partners and communities themselves.
on Jun 26
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Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance today announced that the lower-income countries it supports can now apply to introduce four additional vaccines: preventive Ebola, human rabies vaccine for post-exposure prophylaxis, multivalent meningococcal conjugate and hepatitis B birth dose.
on Jun 25
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Climate change is linked to worsening brain diseases – new study
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Even small increases in temperature can stop our brains from functioning optimally.
on Jun 23
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Climate change causes malaria cases to triple in northwest Pakistan
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In the wake of 2022’s floods, provincial health leaders say they need a new “climate-change specific” plan.
on May 31
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With two recommended vaccines and expanded supply, Gavi, UNICEF, WHO are working closely with governments and partners to increase malaria prevention and protection for children.
on May 31
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How climate change increases pandemic risk
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Climate change and more contact between wild animals and humans increases the risk of diseases such as Lassa fever, Rift Valley Fever and Nipah.
on Apr 3
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Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance helps vaccinate almost half the world’s children against deadly and debilitating infectious diseases.
on Mar 28
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New research suggests COVID-19 vaccines can slow the spread of disease, even with Omicron
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A study of SARS-CoV-2 transmission shows the importance of vaccination in reducing the risk of transmission and cutting COVID-19 cases.
on Mar 27
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Leprosy cases are rising in the US – what is the ancient disease and why is it spreading now?
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People often think of leprosy as a bygone disease, relevant primarily in biblical times. But in fact, it is still present in more than 120 countries, and the US is seeing an uptick in cases.
on Mar 24
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Four key pieces of research on Long COVID that have improved our understanding
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Four years since the start of the pandemic, we now have a good understanding of what Long COVID does. More of a mystery has been why it happens. New research is starting to find answers.
on Mar 21
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Nearly 7% of Americans struggle with Long COVID as infections surge
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The post-viral illness continues to damage lives as global numbers are estimated to be at least 65 million.
on Mar 20
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Gavi, working with the International Rescue Committee (IRC), has administered one million doses of life-saving vaccines to children living in fragile and conflict-affected areas across Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan.
on Mar 13
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Long COVID patients need scientific ambition, not defeatism
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Post-viral illnesses have often been neglected by science. Insights into Long COVID and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) show that this is the time to ramp up efforts.
on Feb 15
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Ian Jones | Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
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Ian Jones is a science writer and editorial consultant based in the UK. Formerly head of publishing at the Wellcome Trust in London, UK, for the past 15 year he has worked as in independent consultant, primarily working in global health.
on Feb 6
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A turning point: Cameroon rolls out world’s first malaria vaccine
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Today, Cameroon makes history by launching the world’s first malaria vaccine as part of its immunisation programme – a major step in the battle against a disease that claims nearly 14,000 Cameroonian lives each year.
on Jan 24
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Five things to know about Long Covid and chronic fatigue syndrome
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Scientists are looking into the similarities between Long Covid and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) – also known as myalgic encephalitis (ME). Here is what we know so far.
on Dec 13
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Ten eyewitness reports from the frontline of climate change and health
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The Geneva Learning Foundation (TGLF) has created a platform enabling health workers to describe the impacts of climate change on their local communities. Here are ten of the most striking reports.
on Dec 1
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A year after Pakistan’s floods, 44% of children have stunted growth. What can be done about it?
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Food prices remain high in both urban and rural areas of Pakistan and achieving food security will remain a challenge for many families.
on Nov 28
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Motorbike-riding polio worker ruffles feathers and saves lives in rural Pakistan
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Amina Khaskheli discovered she can reach more kids on two wheels than on two feet – so that’s what she’s doing. If the sight of her on her bike has upset some conservative onlookers, it has also inspired more than a few young girls.
on Nov 27
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From Kraken to Pirola: who comes up with the nicknames for COVID-19 variants?
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Professor Ryan Gregory is part of the team of COVID-19 sleuths who propose unofficial nicknames for Omicron variants.
on Oct 29