Stop Pneumonia

06/15/2018

The introduction of these in countries with the highest burdens is contributing to a reduction of overall childhood mortality, says Dr. Brian Wahl of Johns Hopkins International Vaccine Access Center.

The widespread introduction of vaccines has prevented more than a million children dying from two of the deadliest childhood diseases, new research has found.

04/30/2018

This World Immunization Week, let’s commit to reaching the millions of babies who currently lack access to vaccines, no matter where they are

04/30/2018

“Preventable diseases get stamped out: worker by worker, vaccine by vaccine, child by child.”

Thank you to the health workers like Georgette in the Central African Republic, Ahmed in Yemen, and Geeta in India, who deliver vaccines to all kids in every corner of the world – navigating difficult conditions to ensure we are .

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During World Immunization Week 2018, we honor the men and women who are heroes in the global fight against preventable diseases.

04/30/2018

04/30/2018

When people are not vaccinated, infectious diseases that have become uncommon could reappear. Vaccines are a critical tool to prevent disease and save lives

04/30/2018

Steve Davis speaks on the current innovations in global health that are ending some of the worst diseases and saving more lives every year.

04/26/2018

Congratulations to Dr. Amy Pollack on her new appointment as director of Maternal, Newborn & Child Health at the Gates Foundation. “Amy brings deep experience in domestic and global health, strategy development, and in leading high-performing teams of technical experts,” President of Global Development, Chris Elias commented on Dr. Pollack’s new role. https://gates.ly/2Hq7RBH

SEATTLE, April 13, 2018 - The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today announced that Amy Pollack, MD, FACOG, FACPM has been named director of Maternal, Newborn & Child Health.

04/24/2018

Pneumococcal bacteria are not just the villains behind pneumonia lung infection but can also cause meningitis. Today is World Meningitis Day! Help raise awareness across social media platforms for the different possible types of meningitis and their devastating effects using this new thunderclap: https://bit.ly/2Eo0qs6

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03/26/2018

In the DRC, the pneumonia is the leading cause of death in young children. Our recent blog post highlights work being done by advocates – both within and outside of the government to halve the under-five mortality and the prevalence of pneumonia among young children in the last 15 years. https://bit.ly/2ui3pT7

This story is a part of the World Pneumonia Day (WPD) 2017 Global Activities Round-Up Series. This year, countries around the world held events and campaigns. In Pakistan, journalists and public health advocates combined forces to draw the attention of parliamentarians to immunization issues in the

03/23/2018

Good health, adequate nutrition, security and safety, opportunities for early learning and responsive caregiving. The five components of to give all our little ones the best start in life.

Join the online Framework consultation by 28 March → www.nurturing-care.org

The second online consultation is open until March 28.The consultation is available in the following languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic, Chinese and Russian. Comments received will inform the final document to be launched in May 2018 at the time of the World Health Assembly.

03/22/2018

On World Water Day, explains the shifting water crisis and emerging solutions - including changing agricultural practices and desalination.
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Many more cities than Cape Town face an uncertain future over water. But there are emerging solutions.

03/19/2018

The first years from pregnancy to age 3 last forever.
Join the online consultation on the Framework by 28 March → www.nurturing-care.org

The second online consultation is open until March 28.The consultation is available in the following languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic, Chinese and Russian. Comments received will inform the final document to be launched in May 2018 at the time of the World Health Assembly.

03/12/2018

Join us in supporting the 2018 Empowering Women and Girls campaign with . Learn from TIME’SUP, UN Women, PMNCH, Women Deliver, the OECD and other key thought leaders, why there has never been a better time to call for the empowerment of women and girls: http://bit.ly/2GWJ5s8 , , ,

It's never been a better time to call for the empowerment of women and girls.

03/09/2018

Today is International Women's Day, and we're celebrating! 🎉

Today we celebrate all the AMAZING women 👩🧓👵 who are and saving lives around the world by contribution to the immunisation programmes 💉 we support, like Shrijana of Nepal.

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03/09/2018

"We imagine a world where every woman and girl has access to quality and affordable health care." Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on !

World Health Organization (WHO) describes how Universal Health Care is achieved through gender equity. http://bit.ly/2Fm296H

The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is the “Time is Now: Rural and urban activists transforming women’s lives”; and today is a good day for each and every one of us to speak-up for gender equality and women’s rights.

03/08/2018

Wondering why the polio vaccine is still given to children today?
Watch polio survivor, Minda Dentler inspiring and informative TED talk here: https://go.ted.com/mindadentler

A 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bicycle ride and then a full-length marathon on hot, dry ground -- with no breaks in between: the legendary Ironman triathlon in Kona, Hawaii, is a bucket list goal for champion athletes. But when Minda Dentler decided to take it on, she had bigger aspirations than just a...

03/01/2018

In this new Q&A, Kate O’Brien from IVAC, discusses current projects, including PCV introduction in India, new ways to assess the full public health value of vaccines, and immunization trends.

Kate O’Brien is working toward a full accounting of vaccines’ benefits.

02/16/2018

What contribution has the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation made to ?

In their annual letter, Bill and Melinda Gates answer 10 of the toughest questions they are asked. In their responses, they speak about the incredible impact their investments into vaccines, including PCV, has made. Read the letter here: http://b-gat.es/2C8RyWg

Read Bill & Melinda Gates’s full 2018 Annual Letter