October 25, 2024. Dr Nishtar delivered a keynote address at the IFRC General Assembly, emphasising Gavi’s commitment to its partnership with the IFRC. She highlighted their shared dedication to ensuring equitable vaccine access, particularly for children in fragile contexts, as a crucial step toward global health equity.
Monthly Archives: October 2024
Dr Sania Nishtar engages with GCC Ambassadors to discuss Gavi’s future programmes and collaboration
October 23, 2024. Dr Nishtar thanked the GCC Mission to the UN in Geneva for hosting a discussion with GCC Member State Ambassadors on Gavi’s work and upcoming programmes. She emphasised their shared commitment to regional and global health security, pandemic preparedness, and expanded vaccine access to address urgent health challenges.
Dr Sania Nishtar meets incoming WHO Africa Director to discuss outbreak response and vaccine coverage
October 21, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with Dr Faustine Nwakanma, the incoming WHO Africa Director, to discuss their shared commitment to tackling outbreaks and increasing vaccine coverage across the continent. She looks forward to close collaboration to ensure every child has access to immunisation.
Dr Sania Nishtar visits European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control to discuss global health security
October 18, 2024. Dr Nishtar visited the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control in Stockholm to learn about their efforts in assessing emerging health threats. She highlighted the ECDC’s #OneHealth approach as a vital model for strengthening global health security through information exchange and best practices.
Dr Sania Nishtar discusses climate-sensitive diseases at roundtable with Swedish youth and CSOs
October 18, 2024. Dr Nishtar participated in a roundtable with Swedish youth politicians and civil society organisations to address the link between climate change and health. She emphasised that, with donor support, Gavi aims to increase protection against climate-sensitive diseases like cholera and yellow fever, underscoring the climate crisis as humanity’s greatest health threat.
Dr Sania Nishtar discusses vaccine investment and equity with Sweden’s State Secretary
October 18, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with Sigrid Diana, State Secretary of Sweden’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs, to discuss the impact of private sector partnerships and the economic benefits of vaccine investment. She expressed gratitude for Sweden’s partnership and commitment to vaccine equity.
Dr Sania Nishtar presents Gavi’s 2026-2030 vision to Sweden’s Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee
October 18, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with Sweden’s Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee to share Gavi’s vision of protecting over 500 million children and saving more than 8 million lives from 2026 to 2030. She expressed appreciation for Sweden’s ongoing support in ensuring no one is left behind in immunisation efforts #ForOurFuture.
Dr Sania Nishtar meets with Norway’s Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee to discuss vaccine equity
October 15, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with Norway’s Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee to discuss Norway’s leadership and commitment to global health security and vaccine equity. She expressed gratitude for Norway’s ongoing support as Gavi works toward advancing the future of immunisation.
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Dr Sania Nishtar thanks Erna Solberg, former PM of Norway for her support of Gavi’s mission and goals
October 15, 2024. Dr Nishtar expressed her gratitude to Erna Solberg for her advocacy of Gavi’s mission to vaccinate over half the world’s children each year. She appreciated Solberg’s continued support for Gavi’s replenishment efforts and its goal to vaccinate 500 million more children by 2030 #ForOurFuture.
Dr Sania Nishtar meets with Norway’s Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee to discuss vaccine equity
October 15, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with Norway’s Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee to discuss Norway’s leadership and commitment to global health security and vaccine equity. She expressed gratitude for Norway’s ongoing support as Gavi works toward advancing the future of immunisation.
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Dr Sania Nishtar thanks Erna Solberg, former PM of Norway for her support of Gavi’s mission and goals
October 15, 2024. Dr Nishtar expressed her gratitude to Erna Solberg for her advocacy of Gavi’s mission to vaccinate over half the world’s children each year. She appreciated Solberg’s continued support for Gavi’s replenishment efforts and its goal to vaccinate 500 million more children by 2030 #ForOurFuture.
Dr. Nistar Coauthors op-ed with German Minister for Development Svenja Schulze
October 15, 2024
Dr. Nistar Coauthors op-ed with German Minister for Development Svenja Schulze
The op-ed can be accessed here: