May 30, 2024. Dr Nishtar emphasised the critical connection between malnutrition and infectious diseases, both of which contribute significantly to child morbidity and mortality. She outlined Gavi’s collaboration with the SUN Movement, UK FCDO, and Eleanor Crook Foundation to explore the impact of integrating nutrition interventions with immunisation services in...

May 30, 2024. Dr Nishtar hosted the Anglophone, Francophone, and Lusophone joint constituency meeting, stressing the importance of viewing Gavi’s programmes through a country lens. She thanked the Ministers and constituency members for their candid insights, reaffirming Gavi’s commitment to aligning its priorities with country needs to ensure vaccine equity...

May 30, 2024. The two organisations committed to work together to support rapid, at-scale and equitable vaccine development. https://bit.ly/4bY4kbl Read More

May 30, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with Burkinabe minister Robert Kargougou and congratulated him on the country’s immunisation results. Read More

May 30, 2024. The two leaders discussed the link between climate change and health, as well as unimmunised children. Read More

May 28, 2024 Why immunization is key to resilience in a changing world Read More

May 28, 2024. Dr Nishtar joined an engaging panel at WHA77 with global health leaders, including CGDev’s Javier Guzman and Nigeria’s Health Minister Mohammad Ali Pate, to discuss the future of Gavi. She shared her vision, focusing on expanding the vaccine portfolio, reaching zero-dose children, empowering women, and scaling innovations,...

May 28, 2024. Dr Nishtar reflected on how much has been achieved and how many people have contributed to this achievement since EPI was formed, in her remarks on the day. Read More

May 28, 2024. In a keynote address at an International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations even, Dr Nishtar emphasised the importance of innovation and collaboration to drive lasting impact. https://healthpolicy-watch.news/the-power-of-partnerships-in-advancing-global-health/ Read More

May 28, 2024. Ahead of the launch of the African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator, Dr Nishtar met with the African Vaccine Manufacturing Initiative’s Farrah Losper and William Ampofo. Read More

May 28, 2024. Dr Nishtar and Somalian Minister of Health Dr Ali Hajiadam discussed Somalia’s key health priorities and shared immunisation goals. Read More

May 28, 2024. Dr Nishtar and others were part of a Gavi-hosted panel on immunisation in fragile and conflict settings. Dr Nishtar quoted some astonishing statistics in her tweet. Read More