Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

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In May 1881, a farm near Paris became the venue for an unprecedented public gamble. Louis Pasteur, an epoch-defining genius of microbiology, stepped out of his laboratory and out on a limb. Loading his big idea into a syringe, he prepared to test a novel anthrax vaccine before a crowd of hundreds, and a deeply sceptical world. Here's what went down 🧵👇

Deeply grateful to the Government of Sweden for committing SEK 120 million for @Gavi. This new funding is in addition to Sweden's pledge in December 2025, their support for our private sector engagements and their long-term commitments to the International Finance Facility for Immunisation. In a time of constrained resources and tightening budgets, Sweden is demonstrating its commitment to immunisation and global health security. We truly appreciate our long-standing partnership and look forward to ensuring this funding accelerates our impact and mission to build a healthier, safer world for all. Tack Sverige! @SweMFA @benjamindousa @SwedishPM

Sri Lanka officially eliminated mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis in 2019 by making sure every at-risk mother is brought into treatment. 🙌 Here’s how they did it: bit.ly/44ktC1O

The world needs new antibiotics but designing them is time-intensive and expensive. Enter: generative AI models, guided by trained scientists using physics-based simulations to design new peptides that could kill previously drug-resistant bacteria. The story via @ConversationUK: bit.ly/4gvDXiE

During a health crisis, speed matters. But moving quickly depends on more than simply having the right medical tools. Diagnostics, treatments and public health interventions can only help if they reach affected communities quickly and reliably. Here’s why efficient logistics are essential in outbreak responses like Ebola: bit.ly/4h2Xqaz via @wef

Not every worrying flu mutation translates into a nasty flu season. Here’s what researchers found when they looked deeper into H3N2 subclade K, the flu strain that had experts on edge last November, and what it reveals about antibodies, immune memory and flu surveillance. bit.ly/4gsnZWt

Nomadic and migrant families are more likely to fall out of contact with health systems, leaving children at greater risk of missing out on lifesaving vaccines. Here’s how Pakistan’s health teams are working to reach 1.6 million migrant and mobile children with essential immunisation services: bit.ly/4grRAQ2

In hard-to-reach parts of southern Mali, the performing arts are emerging as an effective method to address misinformation about immunisation. Here’s how performances are changing perceptions about vaccines and helping audiences talk openly about immunisation: bit.ly/4vS2Aeg

A powerful Super El Niño is looming. Africa has learned hard lessons from past climate disasters that could help the world prepare. The story via @ConversationUK: bit.ly/4h3JQ6S

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What if a century-old vaccine still has new lessons to teach? New research on the BCG tuberculosis vaccine and its links with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s is giving scientists a closer look at how immune activity and brain health may be connected. 🧵👇