March 31, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with Baroness Jenny Chapman and congratulated her on her appointment. She expressed enthusiasm for working closely to further the long UK-Gavi relationship that drives country partnerships, innovates with UK science, industry and finance, and protects millions of children while keeping everyone safe from infectious diseases. Read More

March 29, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with Senegal’s Health Minister Ibrahima Sy to discuss their shared commitment to advancing vaccine sovereignty in Africa, thanking him for championing this goal. She expressed interest in visiting soon to further discuss the importance of local manufacturing in Senegal. Read More

March 29, 2025. Dr Nishtar discussed Madagascar’s commitment to introducing the life-saving HPV vaccine with Health Minister Professor Zely Arivelo Randriamanantany. She expressed Gavi’s eagerness to work closely together to protect girls against cervical cancer. Read More

March 29, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with Egypt’s Deputy Health Minister Dr Abla Al Algy to explore collaboration opportunities with Gavi, including the potential to introduce PCV, HPV and rotavirus vaccines to strengthen Egypt’s health resilience. Read More

March 29, 2025. Dr Nishtar discussed Somalia’s commitment to delivering immunisation services to hard- to-reach and conflict-affected areas with Health Minister Dr Ali Haji Adam Abubakar. She thanked him for Somalia’s strong partnership with Gavi and commended national efforts to strengthen immunisation coverage despite complex humanitarian and security challenges. Read More

March 29, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with Ethiopia’s State Health Minister Dr Dereje Duguma to discuss Gavi’s strong partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health to protect and reach unimmunised children. She emphasised their shared goal of reaching and protecting zero-dose children. Read More

March 29, 2025. Dr Nishtar underscored Gavi’s commitment to integrated immunisation and nutrition at the launch of the Global Compact on Nutrition Integration hosted by the UK’s FCDO, Nigeria’s government, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, World Bank and IFAD. Read More

March 29, 2025. Dr Nishtar delivered a keynote speech at the Nutrition for Growth Summit in Paris, outlining the rationale for multisectoral collaboration on nutrition and immunisation. Read More

March 19, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib to discuss why EU solidarity is critical for protecting the world against future pandemics. She emphasised that as the world battles multiple health crises, EU Commission leadership and support for partners like Gavi is vital to...

March 19, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with Member of the European Parliament Romana Jerković and the Global Fund’s Francoise Vanni to discuss how the EU powers global health through partnerships with Gavi and the Global Fund to help make the world healthier and safer for all. Read More

March 19, 2025. Dr Nishtar spoke at the launch of the Healthy Lives exhibition in Brussels, showcasing the EU’s impact on global health through initiatives like Gavi and the Global Fund. She thanked Charles Goerens for hosting the showcase of how the EU powers global health to protect communities and save lives worldwide. Read More

March 19, 2025. Dr Nishtar had discussions with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola about the parliament’s commitment to boost access to life-saving vaccines worldwide. She noted that Gavi’s mission aligns closely with EU global health priorities and expressed anticipation for continued partnership. Read More