Africa: Vaccines Deliver Over U.S. Billion in Economic Benefits for Lower-Income Countries in 2025

Africa: Vaccines Deliver Over U.S.$30 Billion in Economic Benefits for Lower-Income Countries in 2025

Gavi-supported immunisation generated more than US$ 30 billion in economic benefits in 2025, through lower healthcare costs and healthier, more productive populations Recognising the value of immunisation, countries invested a record US$ 301 million in co-financing of Gavi-supported vaccines in 2025 Dr Sania Nishtar, Gavi CEO: “When it comes to immunisation we know that the…

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Africa: Vaccines Deliver Over U.S. Billion in Economic Benefits for Lower-Income Countries in 2025

Africa: What Will AI Do for Us? Young Adults in Lower-Income Countries Feel More Positive About Its Potential – New Survey

Young people in low- and middle-income countries appear generally more optimistic about how AI can enhance their work prospects and social lives than their western peers, according to our new survey of people in ten countries in Africa and South Asia. While debates in higher-income countries often focus on job losses, misinformation and mental health…

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Africa: Vaccines Deliver Over U.S. Billion in Economic Benefits for Lower-Income Countries in 2025

Africa: 2024 Global Immunisation Coverage Estimates – Understanding the Picture in Lower-Income Countries

Geneva — Each year WHO and UNICEF release global and national routine immunisation coverage estimates (WUENIC).Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance analyses what the 2024 WUENIC data says about the state of immunisation in the 57 low- and lower-middle income countries it supports. KEY TAKEAWAYS Lower-income countries are protecting more people, against more diseases than ever before…

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