“Immunisation is not just a health intervention; it’s an engine for economic growth and opportunity” - read Dr Dr Sania Nishtar and Mamta Murthi op-ed on how we’re working with the World Bank to reach millions more children with vaccinations by 2030: bit.ly/3G4Xgzo Via World Economic Forum

We’re thrilled to announce that today’s Global Summit: Health & Prosperity through Immunisation saw a record number of donors pledges, securing more than US $9bn of our total 2026-30 requirement of US$ 11.9bn! #ForOurFuture

"Tailored demand generation boosts vaccination uptake, Kawempe saw success during Child Health Days, UNICEF Uganda’s #Big_Catch_Up 2024, noted increase as well" said Kawempe’s Biostatician at our entry meeting with support from PATH through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance #EAF.

On Monday 30th,June our team engaged with Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Central Division Health Team in an entry meeting to introduce the Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Equity Accelerator Fund supported by PATH. The team highlighted house to house immunization strategy to reach #zero_dose and #underimmunized children

It was an insightful meeting with the Ministry of Social Services (Health) Buganda Kingdom Ministry of Health- Uganda & UNICEF Uganda to explore strategies to reach zero-dose & under-immunized children in Kampala leveraging the Kingdom’s strong community networks & media PATH Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Owek. Nakate Kikomeko Buganda Kingdom noted that there's no greater wealth than people, not willing to invest in keeping them healthy, you're doing less. She committed to support reaching #ZD & #UIC through their media and local chiefs PATH Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance UNICEF Uganda

Fabrizio UNICEF Uganda in the meeting with social services ministry, Buganda Kingdom, noted that vaccines are effective only if completed the schedule. Committed to support the EPI Co-creation workshop with Buganda Kingdom. Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance #EAF project supported by PATH

In 2024, 14 million infants did not get any vaccines in their first year of life, with 34% of those in just 5 African countries - #Nigeria #Sudan #DRC #Ethiopia & #Angola Protecting these kids is the most urgent priority at the #ChildHealthForum #ICSF2025 in #Mozambique👉

With support from KOFIH Uganda Office, motorcycles, bicycles, tablets, weighing scales, blood pressure machines, glucometers and digital thermometers among other essential items were handed over to empower over 6,000 Village Health Teams (VHTs) in Masaka City, Masaka and Bukomansimbi

VHT in Wandegeya Parish, Kawempe, mobilizing young mothers to be trained as Immunization Champions to enable them identify and link their Peers who haven't taken their children for immunization at #Six_weeks(DPT1) & #Fourteen_weeks(DPT3). Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance EAF with support from PATH

On 29th/7, our Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Equity Accelerator Fund Project team, led by our SBCC and Advocacy Manager Shian Kazibwe mapping & briefing CBOs in a meeting from Kawempe Division Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to strengthen community-level support to reach Zero Dose and Under-immunized children. PATH

In Kibuye I, Makindye, an LC1 Chairperson shared that local leaders are rarely engaged on health priorities beyond mobilizing for immunization. He welcomed the orientation & pledged to ensure no #ZD_UIC in his zone via door-to-door. Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance #EAF PATH

#Young_Mothers in Nakawa trained to champion immunization uptake thru peer learning, info sharing, home visits, peer identification, linkage and dialogues on immunization and child health among adolescents and young mothers. #Young_Mothers_Forums. Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance EAF by PATH

Through the Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance #EAF program in Kampala, Young Mothers, alongside VHTs & LC1 leaders, enhancing peer-to-peer influence, strengthening inclusive community ownership, and engaging peers & male partners on immunization and routine vaccination. #zero_dose PATH

On 11 Aug 2025 in Kawempe Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), we met LC1 Chairpersons to discuss joint efforts in linking hard-to-reach communities to immunization. Leaders cited political divides & limited capacity among local leaders as key drivers of vaccine hesitancy. Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance #EAF PATH.

In Uganda, 90%+ people spend more time in places of worship weekly than at work. Thru Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance EAF, today in Makindye we engaged grassroots religious leaders to promote immunization in sermons, addressing the gap of thinking health promotion is only for health workers. PATH

Day 1 of young mothers training as immunization and vaccination champions in Kawempe Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) . "They noted that adolescent mothers fear to take back their children for immunization fearing that its too late or vaccine wont work if missed" Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance EAF support from PATH

From a 2-day training of young mothers as Immunization Champions in Makindye Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), with support from PATH Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance EAF Mothers noted key barriers including charges for immunization cards & the fast-tracking of those who pay fees, which disadvantage unemployed caregivers.

Today in Central division Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), we held a community dialogue with Mengo refugee leaders on immunization. Key barriers raised included: Somali women needing spousal permission to immunize their children, differences in immunization schedules and sites. Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance PATH