Abel Akara Ticha, Global Health Advocacy Incubator
7 episodes
4 weeks ago
Zambia is facing a critical immunization gap. Coverage for children under one has plummeted from approximately 84% in 2021 to just 64% in 2023, leaving many of the 700,000 babies born annually vulnerable. This decline is happening as the country faces a stark financial reality: a transition from Gavi support which requires it to increase its co-payment for critical vaccines as per its agreement with Gavi from the outset, and projected general annual vaccine costs approaching $35 m...
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Zambia is facing a critical immunization gap. Coverage for children under one has plummeted from approximately 84% in 2021 to just 64% in 2023, leaving many of the 700,000 babies born annually vulnerable. This decline is happening as the country faces a stark financial reality: a transition from Gavi support which requires it to increase its co-payment for critical vaccines as per its agreement with Gavi from the outset, and projected general annual vaccine costs approaching $35 m...
Episode 1: Nigeria Beyond Gavi's Immunization Financing Support
One Shot, Long Life!
31 minutes
6 months ago
Episode 1: Nigeria Beyond Gavi's Immunization Financing Support
Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, confronts a staggering $200 million annual immunization financing gap and over 2.2 million Zero-Dose Children. As the country prepares for its transition away from Gavi support by 2028, securing sustainable financing for vaccines is paramount for public health. In this inaugural episode of the "One Shot, Long Life!" podcast by GHAI, host Abel Akara Ticha dives deep into Nigeria's challenges and opportunities with leading vaccine advocacy champions: Chik...
One Shot, Long Life!
Zambia is facing a critical immunization gap. Coverage for children under one has plummeted from approximately 84% in 2021 to just 64% in 2023, leaving many of the 700,000 babies born annually vulnerable. This decline is happening as the country faces a stark financial reality: a transition from Gavi support which requires it to increase its co-payment for critical vaccines as per its agreement with Gavi from the outset, and projected general annual vaccine costs approaching $35 m...
