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Over 25 years, Gavi has protected 360 million people and moved 19 countries to self-financed vaccines—but that progress could be at risk.
A South African scientist who helped shape modern immunization is now focused on saving newborns through maternal vaccines.
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Emmanuel Mugisha builds trust in vaccines—connecting communities, saving lives, and leading the charge against typhoid and HPV.
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