By addressing cervical cancer prevention and expanding efforts to tackle breast cancer, Uzbekistan is setting an example for public health strategies in Central Asia. From VaccinesWork/Gavi.
Cervical cancers account for 19% of all new cancer diagnoses in Angola. But a growing movement is trying to spread awareness of the fact that a single dose of human papillomavirus vaccine – soon to be publicly available across the country – can block that risk. From VaccinesWork/Gavi.
Mali is taking a historic step by introducing an anti-malaria vaccine through a novel approach. Driven by the commitment of health workers, local communities and religious leaders, the introduction raises hopes for a safer future for children.
In Nepal’s remote Mustang region, dedicated health workers brave extreme conditions to deliver vaccines to every child, exemplifying Gavi’s mission to reach the world’s most vulnerable, no matter how difficult the journey.
The high profile returns of some Nigerian medical specialists have sparked hopes that a sense of duty – together with opportunity in private practice – may help stem health sector exodus. From VaccinesWork.