Malaria is a major threat to human life. Malaria has killed and debilitated humans for centuries. Though malaria rates have reduced sharply in the last 20 years, it still sickens hundreds of millions of people and is a leading cause...
Measles outbreaks around the world are surging after years-long declines. According to data released by UNICEF today, 98 countries are reporting more measles cases in 2018, compared to 2017. To make matters worse, this includes the re-introduction of measles in...
A measles outbreak is ravaging children in several states in the United States, including Washington and Oregon have sickened hundreds of of children, many unvaccinated. Thousands more have been exposed to the highly contagious and sometimes deadly virus. The Philippines...
It did not make the front page of the Times, but a meeting in Berlin this week was arguably the single most important thing to happen on the planet yesterday. The occasion was a pledging conference for GAVI–The Global Vaccine...
Paddling for vaccines
Europeans are opting out of vaccines for their children. This is dangerous
The international community and local partners have found a way to deliver life-saving vaccines to most Yemeni children under 5.
A vaccine brings hope and health.
One of the big barriers to fighting childhood diseases is the simple logistical challenge of keeping vaccines cold.