A new research partnership between Canadian biotech firm Eyam Health and the Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) aims to develop a long-lasting, affordable malaria prevention shot that could cost less than $1 per dose. This innovation could mark a major shift in the global fight against malaria, especially in regions with limited healthcare infrastructure. The…
Vaccination in Madagascar increasingly relies on a cold chain powered by solar energy – a major breakthrough for remote health centres, now facing the growing challenges of a changing climate. 16 July 2025 by Rivonala Razafison In recent months, southern Madagascar has faced a string of extreme weather events. Long periods of drought have been…
There isn’t one simple solution for identifying and reaching zero-dose children – local contexts require local solutions. 17 July 2025 by JSI Geography, mobility, language, social norms, and political context can often determine who gets vaccinated and who’s left behind. Understanding these local nuances is the essential first step. This was the focus of Gavi’s…
Orphans and children with absent parents are at significantly higher risk of missing out on routine immunisation, a new study has found. 17 July 2025 by Joelle Ducharme A child in the streets of Kausa, India. Credit: Gavi/2023/Prakhar Deep Jain A new study led by researchers at the University of Montreal and the University of Minnesota…
Rita Zabo lost her son to bilharzia. She’s determined to persuade her neighbours of the value of the government’s mass drug campaigns against the parasite. 21 July 2025 by Edna Fleure On Saturday, 5 May 2025, the town of Taiakou, in Tanguiéta district in northern Benin, is buzzing with activity. Parents have turned out in…