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WHO and UNICEF just released their estimates of national immunization coverage, which report childhood immunization rates stagnating on average. The number of children receiving no vaccines increased from 13.9 million in 2022 to 14.5 million in 2023, with many living in fragile, conflicted-affected settings. Urgent action is needed to reach the most vulnerable children with lifesaving vaccines and ensure their health and futures are protected. To learn more about the latest immunization data, visit https://lnkd.in/eWGD2FcS

More than 47 million children around the world have been forcibly displaced. With limited access to basic health services, they are among the most vulnerable to preventable diseases, malnutrition, and even death.   Refugee children deserve better. Like all children, they deserve a #healthystart to life. Learn more and take action today at https://lnkd.in/enz-qetD.

This is my latest letter to the editor in the Webster-Kirkwood Times urging my members of #Congress to support Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance to help kids in low-income countries have access to life-saving #immunizations. "In June, the U.S. pledged at least $1.58 billion to Gavi over the next five years. Now, Congress can build on that promise by cosigning bipartisan resolutions supporting Gavi (S.Res.684/H.Res 1286) and increasing funding for Gavi in this year’s annual spending bills. Senators Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt, and Representatives Cori Bush and Ann Wagner should get on the record by co-signing the Gavi resolutions to reflect Missourians’ compassion and humanity." The ONE CampaignRESULTS and RESULTS Educational Fund ShotAtLife #MomPower #VaccinesForAll #vaccines

This week, the R21 malaria vaccine will be introduced into South Sudan's and Cote d'Ivoire's routine immunization programs, marking a new milestone in malaria prevention. These two countries join 8 others on the continent that have introduced the RTS,S malaria vaccine. A total of 15 African countries are expected to introduce malaria vaccines into their immunization programs this year. Current plans aim to reach 6.6 million children with malaria vaccines in 2024 and 2025. Join the movement towards #VaccinesForAll and a future free of malaria today at shotatlife.org.

As displacement rates reach historic levels, millions of refugee children are at heightened risk of deadly diseases, with limited access to vaccines, malaria prevention, and other essential services. The UN Foundation’s ShotAtLife and United to Beat Malaria campaigns have launched #HealthyStart for Refugee Children to provide essential healthcare for one million displaced children across East Africa. Visit https://lnkd.in/gaa-hASH to learn more, or contact us at RefugeeHealth@unfoundation.org to partner.

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance recently launched their 2026-2030 Investment Opportunity that shows the positive impact of immunization programs in coming years. The Alliance's work not only ensures that vaccines reach all corners of the globe, but also advances several UN Sustainable Development Goals, from education to gender equality to economic growth. To learn more, check out the second of our three-part blog series on Gavi 6.0 here: https://lnkd.in/efirk7Dp

Cervical cancer kills one woman every 90 seconds. The disease’s elimination is a major public health initiative for the WHO, which aims to vaccinate 90% of girls with preventative HPV vaccines by 2030 to protect them from cervical cancer. With over 20 therapeutic HPV vaccine candidates currently in development and the gradual addition of HPV vaccines to routine immunization schedules in West Africa, this goal is increasingly more feasible. Visit shotatlife.org to make your voice heard for #VaccinesForAll.

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance recently launched their new investment opportunity (IO) for 2026-2030 with the potential for increased global collaboration and vaccine impact. The first of several key components to the IO is the African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator (AVMA), developed to localize vaccine production and ensure a more sustainable vaccine supply on the African continent. To learn more, check out the first of our three-part blog series here: https://lnkd.in/eTSqkZAc

USAID works with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance to build strong immunization systems and to ensure access to lifesaving vaccines. At the 2024 Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation, the U.S. Government pledged $1.58 billion to support Gavi. While Gavi leads in vaccine market shaping and facilitates access in lower-income countries, USAID complements these efforts by investing in national immunization systems. Funds over the next several years will be dedicated to manufacturing vaccines locally on the African continent—stay tuned tomorrow to learn more!

Over 65 million people from Mozambique to Ethiopia are facing unprecedented challenges with conflict, extreme weather, and food security, according to the UN. East Africa as a whole has recently seen its worst floods and droughts in 40+ years, displacing millions and interrupting already fragile health systems. To help reach refugee and displaced people in the region with essential health services amid the worsening climate and conflict, visit https://lnkd.in/en4ErDGS