September 29, 2024. Dr Nishtar had a productive discussion with Shyam Bishen, Head of Healthcare at the World Economic Forum, reflecting on Gavi’s 25-year legacy and the work still ahead. They explored what is needed in the next 25 years to accelerate vaccine access for children most at risk of...

September 29, 2024. Dr Nishtar expressed gratitude to Anton Leis, Director General of the Spanish Development Cooperation Agency, for Spain’s commitment to increasing its contribution to Gavi by 25%. She discussed how to sustain this momentum in support of Gavi’s replenishment efforts, including for malaria vaccines. Read More

September 29, 2024. During her meeting with Hon. Silvia Lutucuta at UNGA79, Dr Nishtar praised Angola’s progress in self-financing vaccines after transitioning from Gavi support. They also discussed collaboration for the successful introduction of the HPV vaccine to protect adolescent girls from cervical cancer. Read More

September 29, 2024. Dr Nishtar had the pleasure of meeting President Ursula von der Leyen to express gratitude for the European Commission’s generous pledge to Gavi. She highlighted the EU’s steadfast partnership, which will support lower-income countries in strengthening immunisation programmes and combating outbreaks. Read More

September 29, 2024. Dr Nishtar acknowledged European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s $290 million pledge to Gavi for 2026-2027, with more expected in the future. She expressed hope that this bold commitment will inspire other countries to contribute toward Gavi’s $9 billion target, aiming to vaccinate 500 million children...

September 28, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with Hon. Robert Kargougou, Burkina Faso’s Minister of Health, to discuss the next steps in scaling up malaria vaccine implementation to meet the needs of the population. She reaffirmed Gavi’s commitment to supporting this critical initiative. https://x.com/SaniaNishtar/status/1839794545128571051...

September 28, 2024. Dr Nishtar thanked Hon. Minister Paula Ingabire for sharing Rwanda’s leadership in piloting and scaling bold health innovations. She looks forward to collaborating to accelerate the adoption of transformative health solutions in Rwanda and beyond. Read More

September 28, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with members of Gavi’s INFUSE community to explore ways to collaborate more effectively in addressing challenges that hinder the scaling of proven innovations in emerging markets. She engaged with partners including Zipline, Nexleaf, and Simprints to discuss potential solutions. https://x.com/SaniaNishtar/status/1840100890042061178...

September 27, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with President Faustin-Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic to review progress on their three-pillar collaboration. They discussed strengthening data systems, bolstering the health workforce and community engagement, and fostering innovation to better identify and reach missed children. Read More

September 26, 2024. Dr Nishtar had the honor of meeting Her Majesty Queen Mohato Seeiso of Lesotho, thanking her for her dedication as an immunisation champion. She congratulated Lesotho on achieving 93% single-dose HPV coverage in 2024, a significant step in protecting girls from cervical cancer. Read More

September 26, 2024. Dr Nishtar expressed her gratitude to Foreign Policy for the opportunity to discuss how Gavi is tackling the rising threat of climate change. She emphasised the importance of preventive vaccination campaigns for climate-sensitive diseases and accelerating innovations to protect vulnerable populations. https://x.com/SaniaNishtar/status/1839066299227365733 ...

September 26, 2024. Dr Nishtar connected with Uganda’s Health Minister, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, to reaffirm Gavi’s commitment to supporting the country’s introduction of the malaria vaccine into its routine immunisation programme next year. She emphasised the importance of working closely with communities to promote trust, increase uptake, and protect...