In Ghana, a state-of-the-art university laboratory is training a new generation of African scientists to develop treatments for malaria, tuberculosis and cancer. 24 July 2025 by Claudia Lacave Testing starts small. Hagar Afriyie, a 29-year-old master’s student, selects reagents from the lab fridge, mixes them in a flask, and waits – after 30 to 120…
Ugandan celebrity chef @mama_d256, an iconic figure in the country’s culinary world, beat pre-eclampsia to deliver twins on July 19, 2025, at TMR Hospital, a private hospital — her go-to health facility for years. “As of midmorning on Friday the 18th, I was just an expectant mom, eagerly waiting to receive my twins on September 3rd. Little…
As measles outbreaks spread, knowing the dangers and the symptoms is more important than ever. 23 July 2025 by Linda Geddes A child is vaccinated by a Health Extension Worker in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia. Credit: Gavi/2024/Mulugeta Ayene 1. Measles is one of the most contagious viruses on the planet Measles spreads through the…
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…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially validated Senegal as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, making it the ninth country in the WHO African Region to do so and the 25th globally. “Senegal has freed its population from a disease that has cast a shadow for more than a century,” said Dr…
Scientists are racing to combat one of the world’s deadliest viruses with two groundbreaking new vaccines. 15 July 2025 by Priya Joi Two vaccines against Nipah virus – a deadly bat-borne virus – are set to enter human clinical trials in Bangladesh, while promising drug candidates have shown potential to treat and prevent infection. While case numbers…
A groundbreaking modelling study shows how outbreak response vaccinations have prevented millions of infections and saved billions of dollars in economic losses. 14 July 2025 by Linda Geddes A community health volunteer in Kenya marking a child with a pen after being vaccinated against cholera. Credit: Gavi/2023/Kelvin Juma Emergency vaccination responses to outbreaks have cut…