Dr Sania Nishtar meets Zambian president and praises his health commitment
August 26, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with President Hakainde Hichilema in Lusaka and was inspired by his passion for the health and wellbeing of the population.
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Dr Sania Nishtar meets Zambian civil society organisations and tours health infrastructure
August 26, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with representatives from Churches Health Association of Zambia and Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia in Lusaka, and toured key health infrastructure.
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Dr Sania Nishtar attends WHO Africa Regional Committee in Lusaka
August 26, 2025. Dr Nishtar attended the WHO Africa 75th Regional Committee in Lusaka, Zambia, describing it as an excellent opportunity to reflect on progress and existential challenges facing global health.
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Dr Sania Nishtar congratulates Liberian health minister on vaccine payment and zero-dose progress
August 26, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with Liberian Health Minister Dr Louise Kpoto and her team to congratulate them on paying their share of 2024 vaccine costs in full and on time, as well as their hard work reducing zero-dose children in the country.
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Dr Sania Nishtar meets Lesotho health minister and thanks for vital Gavi support
August 26, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with Lesotho Health Minister Selibe Mochoboroane in Lusaka and thanked the nation’s leaders for being longstanding champions of immunisation and Gavi.
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Dr Sania Nishtar meets Comoros health minister on climate vulnerability and vaccine access
August 26, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with Comoros Health Minister Ahamadi Sidi Nahouda in Lusaka, acknowledging the island nation’s vulnerability to climate change and unique challenges in reaching the hardest-to-reach populations.
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Dr Sania Nishtar meets International Vaccine Institute chief on African manufacturing collaboration
August 26, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with International Vaccine Institute Director General Jerome Kim in Lusaka to discuss areas for collaboration to achieve their shared goal of a thriving, sustainable vaccine manufacturing industry on the African continent.
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Dr Sania Nishtar congratulates Zimbabwe health minister on excellent vaccine coverage
August 26, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with Zimbabwe Health Minister Douglas Mombeshora to congratulate the nation on excellent recent vaccine coverage figures of 91% DTP3 in 2024 and his commitment to revitalising the country’s HPV vaccination programme.
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Dr Sania Nishtar speaks on Gavi Leap transformation at WHO Africa Regional Committee
August 26, 2025. Dr Nishtar spoke at a major side event at the 75th WHO Africa Regional Committee in Lusaka about the new Gavi Leap transformation.
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Dr Sania Nishtar co-hosts TICAD9 event on Africa’s innovative immunisation solutions
August 25, 2025. Dr Nishtar co-hosted a TICAD9 event with the African Union Commission on co-creating Africa’s innovative immunisation solutions as a cornerstone of universal health coverage by 2030. She outlined how the Gavi Leap reform has transformed the organisation to put countries first, deliver on national priorities and strengthen...
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Dr Sania Nishtar launches health infrastructure programmes during Zambia visit
August 25, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with Health Minister Dr Elijah Muchima at Mwalumina Health Centre in Zambia to launch new programmes delivering vital motorcycles for health workers and solar power for 250 health facilities. She highlighted Gavi’s partnership with Zambia spanning over two decades and discussed further developing their...
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