From measles to cancer, vaccines save lives every day. Take the quiz and test your knowledge on why they’re more important than ever.
Emmanuel Mugisha builds trust in vaccines—connecting communities, saving lives, and leading the charge against typhoid and HPV.
Scientist Dr. Corine Ngufor developed a mosquito net using dual insecticides, helping protect millions and renewing global progress against malaria.
Nandipha Titana helps fight TB in her South African community by connecting people to care and building trust through her work at Be Part.
Solar-powered fridges are transforming vaccine storage, ensuring lifesaving doses stay cold in remote areas without electricity.
An immunization expert explains why, despite remarkable gains against the virus since 2000, measles continues to be a threat to children under age 5 all over the world.
For the first time, auto-disable syringes that prevent reuse are being manufactured in Africa. This work is powered by employees who are making tremendous impact, not only by producing these devices, but in their families, communities, and beyond.
Nearly 25 years after its founding, the global vaccine alliance has helped immunize more than 1 billion children.
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