November 28, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with two House of Lords committees hosted by Baroness Liz Sugg to discuss the links between climate change and health. She emphasised that climate change is accelerating the spread of infectious diseases, making Gavi’s mission more urgent, and praised UK leadership in forging better global health security. Read More

November 28, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with MP Monica Harding to discuss the UK’s partnership with Gavi, which has helped immunise over 1.1 billion children worldwide and prevented more than 18.8 million future deaths. She expressed eagerness to continue working together to drive further impact for future generations. Read More

November 28, 2024. Dr Nishtar was hosted by Sarah Champion MP and ONE UK at the UK Parliament to discuss the importance of British leadership in global health and immunisation with parliamentarians. She emphasised that collaborative efforts can create a healthier and safer world for everyone. https://x.com/SaniaNishtar/status/1862069483621237097 ...

November 26, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with Canada’s Permanent Representative Peter MacDougall to discuss their partnership in improving health outcomes in lower-income countries. She highlighted how the Canada-Gavi collaboration has saved millions of lives and strengthened health systems across Africa, with both parties committed to accelerating this impact. Read More

November 21, 2024. Dr Nishtar toured the Kajjansi warehouse funded by the Ugandan government, Global Fund and Gavi, praising it as an example of strong partnership. She highlighted that Uganda rarely experiences vaccine stock-outs, demonstrating the effectiveness of the country’s supply system from forecasting to last-mile delivery. Read More

November 20, 2024. Dr Nishtar was treated to a performance by Ghetto Kids Uganda to mark the 50th anniversary of the Expanded Programme on Immunisation. She expressed being moved by the group’s talent and joined in celebrating the immunisation programme’s golden anniversary. Read More

November 20, 2024. Dr Nishtar visited Uganda’s Katoogo Health Center III, where she met with mothers, children and health workers to learn directly from the communities that Gavi serves. She emphasised that the visit was focused on listening to and learning from local experiences. Read More

November 20, 2024. Dr Nishtar was moved by the hospitality she received in Mukono District, where heavy rainfall didn’t dampen the welcome. She noted that locals told her rain is considered a blessing in Africa, making the visit even more memorable for the Gavi chief. Read More

November 19, 2024. Dr Nishtar visited Kampala and praised Uganda’s vaccination achievements, noting DTP3 coverage rose from 53% in 2000 to 91% today, while under-five mortality dropped 68%. The Gavi head met with Minister of Health Dr Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero, Permament Secretary Dr Diana Atwine and other officials. https://x.com/SaniaNishtar/status/1858924327715954767 ...

November 19, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with representatives from several Ugandan civil society organisations to discuss the challenges of reaching remote communities with immunisation services. She emphasised the crucial role these groups play in delivering vaccines to the most hard-to-reach populations across the country. Read More

November 19, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with President Yoweri Museveni to discuss Uganda’s commitment to immunisation, and to celebrate Gavi’s long-standing and fruitful partnership with the Government of Uganda. Read More

November 15, 2024. In this short video, Dr Nishtar shares her thoughts and reflections after a recent visit to the Solomon Islands, and her engagements with health workers there. Read More