Gavi
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Global Initiative establishes dedicated Mpox vaccine reserve to aid rapid response
The new stockpile builds on the Access and Allocation Mechanism established in 2024 during the mpox Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).
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Gavi mobilizes US$50M First Response Fund to fight Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak
The initiative will also involve coordination with World Health Organization, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, and UNICEF to ensure alignment with national outbreak response plans and immunization priorities.
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Big Catch-Up vaccination drive reaches 18M children, reversing pandemic immunity gaps
Programme implementation concluded on March 31, 2026, with the global initiative on track to exceed its target of reaching at least 21 million under-immunised children.
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Measles mortality in Africa drops as immunization programs avert 20M deaths since 2000
Nine countries now maintain consistently low measles incidence rates, reporting fewer than five cases per million residents.
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Gavi strengthens its partnership with World Bank in USD2B health financing pledge
The initiative supports the World Bank Group’s ambitious goal of delivering quality health services to 1.5 billion people by 2030.
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Morocco pledges USD5M to Gavi, becoming the major North African donor
Morocco’s pledge is timely, as Gavi prepares to implement its next strategic phase, known as “Gavi 6.0,” which aims to protect 500 million children between 2026 and 2030
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Gavi leverages IFFIm to secure lower price for Malaria vaccine, accelerating protection goal
The deal promises to generate up to USD90 million in savings for Gavi and participating countries over the next five years.