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Share Your Feedback!Répondre à l'enquêteDéfilez vers le bas pour la traduction en françaisWe invite you to take a few minutes to complete a short survey on tuberculosis (TB) vaccine readiness. Through a collaboration between the Stop TB Partnership and Sabin Vaccine Institute’s Boost Community of immunization professionals, this survey is being shared with both the TB and immunization communities 

🎙️ CGD Podcast: Vaccines in a Changing Global Health LandscapeIn the latest Center for Global Development podcast, Rachel Glennerster sits down with Seth Berkley, former CEO of Gavi, to explore how lessons from COVID-19 can inform the future of vaccine development and delivery. They discuss persistent challenges in global immunization — from access gaps and rising misinformation to innovation bot

🌍 Aligning Global Health Reforms for 2026The UN Foundation explores how a shifting global health landscape — from shrinking donor budgets and USAID restructuring to rising calls for national health sovereignty — is driving urgent reform discussions ahead of key governance moments in 2026. The article highlights opportunities for institutions like WHO, Gavi, and the Global Fund to shape a more coh

🌐 Rethinking Global Health for 2026 and BeyondLeading global health thinkers call for a transformative overhaul of the global health ecosystem — urging a shift toward country-driven priorities, greater efficiency and equity, and stronger global public goods like surveillance and innovation. With donor funding declining and systems fragmented, the piece lays out 10 strategic considerations to buil

🌍 What’s Next in Vaccines? Experts Share 2026’s Most Exciting BreakthroughsFrom cutting-edge mRNA advances and needle-free delivery to maternal RSV protection, enteric vaccines, and the latest in HIV vaccine research, top global health leaders outline the innovations set to shape vaccine science and equity in 2026. Get a glimpse of the future of immunization and what it could mean for global heal

📢 Applications Open: Women’s Voice and Leadership Learning Partnership — Regional Learning Hubs!We are excited to share that the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is inviting proposals for the Women’s Voice and Leadership (WVL) Learning Partnership: Regional Learning Hubs, due November 30. Four host organizations or consortia will be selected to lead regional hubs focused on femini

🌟 Nominate a Vaccine Hero: 2026 Sabin Gold Medal & Rising Star Awards Now Open!The Sabin Vaccine Institute is calling for nominations for the 2026 Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal and the Sabin Rising Star Award. These awards honor individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to immunization and global health, continuing the legacy of Dr. Albert B. Sabin, who developed the oral polio vaccine.�

We are excited to share that the MENA Hub for Action Research on Climate Change & Health (MARCH) is now inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from eligible academic organizations and research institutes. This initiative aims to advance research in the MENA region on environmentally sustainable and climate-resilient health systems.Themes of the Call:Theme 1: Assessing health vulnerability to clim

📢 Applications Open: Africa Open Lab Supported Studies Program!GSK’s Africa Open Lab is inviting early-career African scientists to submit concept proposals for research on infectious diseases. Projects should focus on epidemiology, prevention, control, medicines or vaccine uptake in Africa. Support includes funding, mentoring, and access to GSK resources.🗓️ Key deadline: Concept submissions due

📢 20th Annual African Vaccinology Course – Applications Now Open!Applications for the prestigious 20th Annual African Vaccinology Course (AAVC), hosted by the Vaccines for Africa Initiative at UCT in Cape Town, are open now through August 15, 2025.🗓️ Course dates: November 3–7, 2025🎯 Who should apply: Immunization managers, healthcare providers, public health professionals, NITAG members, resea

📢 New WHO–UNICEF Report Alert!Global childhood vaccination coverage held steady in 2024—but 14.3 million infants still missed out on lifesaving vaccines. Boosters, this is a critical reminder of why our work matters. Let’s stay informed and committed to reaching every child.Read the Full Update!Access New Estimates!

Gavi and the Asian Development Bank have signed a new partnership to scale up sustainable health and immunization financing across 32 countries in the region. The agreement aims to support countries transitioning from Gavi aid to self-financed programs—strengthening systems through loans, grants, and technical support.Read More!

Malaria at Sabin: Fast Facts & Next StepsMalaria caused 249 million cases and 608,000 deaths in 2022, with 94 % of cases in Africa—making it a top disease priority for the Sabin Vaccine Institute. Sabin’s malaria program spotlights prevention (bed nets, repellents), early treatment, and the rollout of the RTS,S vaccine for children in high-transmission areas, alongside country-level case studies a

A recent Q&A with Prof. Gordon Dougan (Sabin Gold Medal recipient) spotlights a concerning global rise in pertussis cases—especially in the U.S., where 2024 reported six times more cases than 2023. He emphasizes the danger to infants: "persistent long‑whooping cough… gulping for air… for weeks," making clear why timely vaccination and improved diagnostics are essential. State-level data reflect th

In crisis-affected countries like Sudan and South Sudan, immunization programs are under siege—yet health workers are still pushing forward. Sabin’s latest report shares firsthand accounts of vaccinators navigating displacement, broken cold chains, and insecurity to protect children from preventable diseases.Despite immense challenges, local teams are finding ways to reach zero-dose children throu

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The Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) convened from March 10–13, 2025, at WHO headquarters in Geneva. This meeting brought together global immunization experts to review and provide recommendations on vaccine policies and strategies. Key topics included updates on vaccine-preventable diseases, immunization coverage, and emerging vaccine technologies. Meeting materials such

🎉 WHO World Immunization Week 2025: Immunization for All is Humanly PossibleFrom April 24–30, we join the global community in celebrating World Immunization Week under the theme “Immunization for All is Humanly Possible.” Over the past 50 years, vaccines have saved more than 154 million lives – that’s 6 lives every minute.Vaccines are one of the greatest achievements in global health, accounting

In response to Rwanda’s first Marburg virus outbreak in September 2024, Sabin quickly delivered 2,700 vaccine doses to support a clinical trial for frontline workers. The outbreak was contained by December, highlighting the impact of rapid response and collaboration. To learn more, click the link below!Read More!

Sabin has launched a Phase 2 Marburg virus vaccine trial in the U.S., building on studies in Kenya and Uganda. The trial will assess safety and immune response in 200 adults across four U.S. sites. Read more about this critical step toward protecting against future outbreaks.Access the Article!