March 29, 2025. Dr Nishtar underscored Gavi’s commitment to integrated immunisation and nutrition at
the launch of the Global Compact on Nutrition Integration hosted by the UK’s FCDO, Nigeria’s
government, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, World Bank and IFAD.
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March 29, 2025. Dr Nishtar delivered a keynote speech at the Nutrition for Growth Summit in Paris,
outlining the rationale for multisectoral collaboration on nutrition and immunisation.
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March 19, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis
Management Hadja Lahbib to discuss why EU solidarity is critical for protecting the world against future
pandemics. She emphasised that as the world battles multiple health crises, EU Commission leadership
and support for partners like Gavi is vital to keep everyone safe from deadly outbreaks.
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March 19, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with Member of the European Parliament Romana Jerković and the
Global Fund’s Francoise Vanni to discuss how the EU powers global health through partnerships with
Gavi and the Global Fund to help make the world healthier and safer for all.
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March 19, 2025. Dr Nishtar spoke at the launch of the Healthy Lives exhibition in Brussels, showcasing
the EU’s impact on global health through initiatives like Gavi and the Global Fund. She thanked Charles
Goerens for hosting the showcase of how the EU powers global health to protect communities and save
lives worldwide.
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March 19, 2025. Dr Nishtar had discussions with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola about
the parliament’s commitment to boost access to life-saving vaccines worldwide. She noted that Gavi’s
mission aligns closely with EU global health priorities and expressed anticipation for continued
partnership.
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March 14, 2025. Dr Nishtar thanked Dr Thomas Breuer and colleagues for the tour of GSK’s Wavre site in
Brussels. They discussed Gavi and GSK’s long-standing partnership and shared goals to tackle deadly
health threats and build a healthier, safer world for all.
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March 10, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with global health champions and experts from the Government of
Canada and Canadian civil society organisations including ONE in Canada, CanWaCH, Results Canada
and Global Citizen Canada. She highlighted the unique and vital role civil society plays in supporting
Gavi’s mission to leave no one behind with immunisation.
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March 4, 2025. Dr Nishtar had discussions with Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani, Bahrain’s Foreign
Minister, about how Gavi can support the country’s priorities for global health security and pandemic
preparedness.
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March 4, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Minister of Finance
and National Economy, to discuss why vaccines are one of the best buys in global health with high return
on investment.
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March 4, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with Bahrain’s Health Minister Dr Jaleela bint Sayed Jawad Hassan to
express gratitude for the country’s partnership with Gavi and discuss shared goals for continued
collaboration.
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February 24, 2025. Dr Nishtar joined a panel discussion at RIHF with WFP Executive Director Cindy
McCain, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and other leaders to discuss how technology is
improving supply chain efficiency and effectiveness. She highlighted innovations from drone vaccine
deliveries to biometrics, emphasising that innovation has always been the lifeblood of Gavi, the Vaccine
Alliance.
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February 18, 2025. Dr Nishtar spoke at the National Assembly in Paris to highlight the enormous health,
security and economic dividends from investments in immunisation and nutrition. She emphasised the
need to act now to strengthen these areas to protect children’s health.
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February 18, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with Minister Anneliese Dodds to discuss how UK-led research,
innovation and funding for Gavi plays a critical role in fighting deadly diseases worldwide. They explored
how continued collaboration will accelerate impact and save lives.
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February 17, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with President Faustin-Archange Touadéra to discuss Gavi’s
partnership with the Central African Republic to strengthen health systems, reach zero-dose children and
increase access to life-saving vaccines. She expressed commitment to continued collaboration.
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February 17, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on the sidelines of the African Union’s
38th summit. They discussed ways to strengthen the partnership between Gavi and Ethiopia’s health
ministry to boost immunisation coverage and prevent outbreaks across the country.
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February 13, 2025. Dr Nishtar spoke at the Mandela20 event in London to celebrate Nelson Mandela’s
legacy, including as Gavi’s inaugural Board Chair. She highlighted how Mandela’s lesson to fight injustice
guides Gavi’s mission to combat inequity and provide life-saving vaccines to children in lower-income
countries.
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February 10, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in London to outline why UK investments in Gavi are keeping us all safe from deadly diseases.
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February 7, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with Dr Ali Hajiadam to discuss the vital partnership between Somalia’s
Ministry of Health and Gavi to increase access to essential vaccines across the country. She expressed
commitment to continued collaboration, including introducing PCV and rotavirus vaccines this year with
Gavi support.
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February 7, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with Dr Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Egypt’s Vice-Prime Minister and Health
Minister, thanking him for hosting the Second Vaccine Manufacturing Forum. They discussed challenges
and opportunities for strengthening Africa’s vaccine manufacturing ecosystem, and she commended
Egypt’s strong primary healthcare system.
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February 6, 2025. Dr Nishtar visited Cairo for the Second Vaccine Manufacturing Forum, co-convened by
Gavi, Africa CDC and RVM Collaborative. She emphasised that COVID-19 showed how inequity prolongs
crises and stressed that Africa must not be left at the back of the queue for life-saving vaccines in future
pandemics.
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February 6, 2025. Dr Nishtar visited BioGeneric Pharma in Cairo to learn about its advanced
manufacturing capabilities and dedicated mRNA research and development labs. She discussed how
boosting mRNA vaccine manufacturing capacity in low- and middle-income countries can bolster health
security.
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January 24, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with Tatsuro Watanabe and Takeshi Hashimoto to explore potential
collaboration between Gavi and Mitsui OSK on delivering life-saving vaccines to the last mile.
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January 24, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with Takeda Pharma CEO Christophe Weber in Davos to explore
opportunities for collaboration.
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January 23, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with David Miliband, Catherine Russell, Helen Clark and Nikolaj Gilbert
in Davos to discuss delivering essential vaccines to humanitarian and conflict-affected regions.
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January 23, 2025. Dr Nishtar thanked private sector partners who joined discussions in Davos to
celebrate progress and explore how transformative tools like AI, robotics and digital health can help
ensure vaccine equity.
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January 23, 2025. Dr Nishtar joined Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Peter Sands, Vas Narasimhan and
Adar Poonawalla for a WEF panel on the urgency of disease prevention and building resilience against
future health threats. She emphasised Gavi’s crucial role in global health security and pandemic
preparedness, prevention and response.
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January 22, 2025. Dr Nishtar joined a WEF panel with UNFPA’s Dr Natalia Kanem and Wellbeing Africa’s
Toyin Saraki to discuss how technology improves public health. She highlighted Gavi’s work with
innovations like Zipline’s vaccine delivery drones and Simprints’ fingerprint ID system, emphasising the
commitment to exploring innovative partnerships for vaccine equity.
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January 21, 2025. Dr Nishtar arrived in Davos for the World Economic Forum, looking forward to
celebrating Gavi’s 25th anniversary while focusing on future goals to protect 500 million children and save
over 8 million lives between 2026–2030. She plans to connect with partners and global health leaders to
explore how innovation and collaboration can tackle major global challenges.
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January 21, 2025. Dr Nishtar noted that while Gavi took 20 years to immunise its first billion children, it
will reach the next billion in half the time. Speaking at a Kingdom of Saudi Arabia event, she discussed
the importance of embedding health into all policy areas and enabling all ministries to contribute to
healthier lives.
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January 21, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with CEPI CEO Dr Richard Hatchett to discuss the vital partnership
between CEPI and Gavi and their joint efforts to address urgent and emerging global health threats.
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January 21, 2025. Dr Nishtar had a productive meeting with Adar Poonawalla in Davos to discuss Gavi’s
continued partnership with Serum Institute of India. She expressed commitment to ongoing collaboration to ensure vaccine equity.
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January 17, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with former Gavi Board Chair Dagfinn Høybråten to discuss the
organisation’s upcoming replenishment and goals to protect 500 million children, saving over 8 million
lives between 2026–2030.
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January 16, 2025. Dr Nishtar met with David Whineray and Dr Ruth Lawson to discuss the UK’s
partnership with Gavi, which has helped immunise over 1.1 billion children and saved more than 18.8
million lives. She outlined plans to protect 500 million children and save over 8 million lives between
2026–2030.
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January 16, 2025. Dr Nishtar thanked Princess Cristina and the ”la Caixa” delegation for a productive
meeting discussing their long-standing partnership with Gavi. She highlighted how the collaboration
demonstrates the private sector’s critical role in improving children’s health worldwide and expressed
commitment to continued collaboration.
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December 17, 2024. Dr Nishtar attended the launch of the WHO training academy in Lyon, celebrating
the importance of trained and equipped health workers. She also spoke with health ministers from Chad,
Rwanda and other countries who are advocates for immunisation and a healthier future.
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December 17, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with President Emmanuel Macron in Lyon to discuss the devastation
in Mayotte following Cyclone Chido. She assured him that Gavi stands ready to support potential disease
outbreaks following the disaster, including through the global cholera vaccine stockpile, emphasising that
investment in Gavi is investment in protecting the world from deadly outbreaks.
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December 12, 2024. Dr Nishtar joined a panel discussion in Stockholm with WHO’s Jeremy Farrar, Sir
Michael Marmot and WFP’s Carl Skau during the Nobel Prize Week Dialogue. She outlined the
importance of making health systems resilient and responsive to dynamic challenges.
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December 12, 2024. Dr Nishtar participated in a second Nobel Prize Dialogue panel with Professor Kristie Ebi, Dr Charles Rice and Dr Drew Weissman, outlining key COVID-19 lessons including
expanding regional vaccine manufacturing and the need for at-risk financing. She highlighted how Gavi
will apply these lessons through mechanisms like the Zero Day Financing Facility and African Vaccine
Manufacturing Accelerator.
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December 12, 2024. Dr Nishtar thanked Swedish Secretary of State Sigrid Diana and Ambassador for
Global Health Karin Tegmark Wisell for hosting a roundtable on reaching zero-dose children. She
emphasised that private sector partnerships are fundamental to Gavi’s success and will be crucial in the
organisation’s 2026–2030 strategy.
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December 12, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with Ole Thonke, Head of Department for Growth and Employment,
to thank Denmark for its steadfast support of Gavi and discuss continued partnership. She emphasised
their shared goal of protecting more people against more diseases faster than ever before.
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December 7, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with President Prabowo Subianto to celebrate Gavi’s partnership with
Indonesia since 2002. She commended the country’s commitment to maintaining high vaccination rates,
which have significantly reduced child mortality.
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December 5, 2024. Dr Nishtar celebrated the Gavi Board meeting, which concluded with a series of
decisions that will help countries to sustain their own immunisation programmes and close vaccine equity
gaps in the most vulnerable communities.
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December 4, 2024. Dr Nishtar was welcomed to Indonesia by Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin ahead
of the Gavi Board meeting. She began her visit at Posyandu Banjar Tengah Triwangsa community health
centre to observe immunisation services, engage with the community, and learn about their cold chain
systems.
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December 4, 2024. Dr Nishtar visited Elementary School 1 Kenderan in Indonesia to learn about school-
based immunisation programmes and their role in helping children stay healthy, complete their education
and thrive.
December 4, 2024. Dr Nishtar visited Puskesmas Tegalalang 1 medical centre to understand the logistics
of digitising immunisation records and learn about the unique challenges of reaching every child with
vaccines in Indonesia’s rural areas.
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December 4, 2024. Dr Nishtar showcased the Keluarga SIGAP programme, a Gavi-Unilever partnership
reaching thousands of Indonesian families with integrated immunisation, nutrition and hygiene services.
She emphasised that complex global health challenges require stronger partnerships to benefit the
world’s most vulnerable children.
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December 1, 2024. Dr Nishtar was welcomed at Japan’s parliament by representatives from the Komeito
party, expressing gratitude for their support of Gavi. She thanked the parliamentarians for their backing and looked forward to strengthening the partnership between Japan and the Vaccine Alliance.
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December 1, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) Chairman Joji Nakayama
to discuss why collaboration with Japan’s business community to bring innovative health solutions to low-
and middle-income countries.
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December 1, 2024. Dr Nishtar held discussions with the Global Health Business Leaders Coalition, led by
Ken Shibusawa and including representatives from NEC, Daiwa, Shionogi, Sysmex and Toyota-Tsusho.
She thanked the group for championing Japan’s global health policies and committed to advancing
innovative health equity solutions together.
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December 1, 2024. Dr Nishtar presented Gavi’s achievements and upcoming strategy during a study
session with Diet members, thanking Hisayuki Fujii for convening the meeting and Yoko Kamikawa for her
remarks. She emphasised the critical role of parliamentary voices in driving towards Universal Health
Coverage and strengthening global health systems.
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December 1, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with State Minister Takuma Miyaji to discuss Japan’s leadership in
global health security. She highlighted their shared goals of achieving Universal Health Coverage and the
Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, with a focus on impactful outcomes during Japan’s G7
presidency.
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December 1, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with professor Dr Naoko Yamamoto in Tokyo, expressing gratitude for
her insights on strengthening collaboration with Japan to advance global health.
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December 1, 2024. Dr Nishtar had discussions with Akihisa Shiozaki about how innovation and artificial
intelligence can unlock global health solutions. She noted that his vision aligns with Gavi’s approach to
private sector engagement and expressed interest in exploring future collaboration opportunities.
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December 1, 2024. Dr Nishtar thanked Dr Keizo Takemi for his support of Gavi’s mission and his
commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage.
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December 1, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with Daisaku Hiraki to share experiences of post-disaster recovery,
comparing his work on Fukushima with her experience of the 2022 Pakistan floods. She emphasised that
disasters and disease outbreaks share a common lesson: prevention is more cost-effective and saves
more lives than post-event responses.
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November 28, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with two House of Lords committees hosted by Baroness Liz Sugg to
discuss the links between climate change and health. She emphasised that climate change is
accelerating the spread of infectious diseases, making Gavi’s mission more urgent, and praised UK
leadership in forging better global health security.
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November 28, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with MP Monica Harding to discuss the UK’s partnership with Gavi,
which has helped immunise over 1.1 billion children worldwide and prevented more than 18.8 million
future deaths. She expressed eagerness to continue working together to drive further impact for future
generations.
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November 28, 2024. Dr Nishtar was hosted by Sarah Champion MP and ONE UK at the UK Parliament
to discuss the importance of British leadership in global health and immunisation with parliamentarians.
She emphasised that collaborative efforts can create a healthier and safer world for everyone.
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November 26, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with Canada’s Permanent Representative Peter MacDougall to
discuss their partnership in improving health outcomes in lower-income countries. She highlighted how
the Canada-Gavi collaboration has saved millions of lives and strengthened health systems across Africa,
with both parties committed to accelerating this impact.
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November 21, 2024. Dr Nishtar toured the Kajjansi warehouse funded by the Ugandan government,
Global Fund and Gavi, praising it as an example of strong partnership. She highlighted that Uganda
rarely experiences vaccine stock-outs, demonstrating the effectiveness of the country’s supply system
from forecasting to last-mile delivery.
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November 20, 2024. Dr Nishtar was treated to a performance by Ghetto Kids Uganda to mark the 50th
anniversary of the Expanded Programme on Immunisation. She expressed being moved by the group’s
talent and joined in celebrating the immunisation programme’s golden anniversary.
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November 20, 2024. Dr Nishtar visited Uganda’s Katoogo Health Center III, where she met with mothers,
children and health workers to learn directly from the communities that Gavi serves. She emphasised that
the visit was focused on listening to and learning from local experiences.
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November 20, 2024. Dr Nishtar was moved by the hospitality she received in Mukono District, where
heavy rainfall didn’t dampen the welcome. She noted that locals told her rain is considered a blessing in
Africa, making the visit even more memorable for the Gavi chief.
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November 19, 2024. Dr Nishtar visited Kampala and praised Uganda’s vaccination achievements, noting DTP3 coverage rose from 53% in 2000 to 91% today, while under-five mortality dropped 68%. The Gavi
head met with Minister of Health Dr Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero, Permament Secretary Dr Diana Atwine and
other officials.
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November 19, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with representatives from several Ugandan civil society organisations
to discuss the challenges of reaching remote communities with immunisation services. She emphasised
the crucial role these groups play in delivering vaccines to the most hard-to-reach populations across the
country.
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November 19, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with President Yoweri Museveni to discuss Uganda’s commitment to
immunisation, and to celebrate Gavi’s long-standing and fruitful partnership with the Government of
Uganda.
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November 15, 2024. In this short video, Dr Nishtar shares her thoughts and reflections after a recent visit
to the Solomon Islands, and her engagements with health workers there.
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November 13, 2024. Dr Nishtar joined a panel discussion on COVID-19 and Future Pandemics with other global health experts at the World Innovation Summit for Health 2024.
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November 13, 2024. Dr Nishtar met UK ambassador Neerav Patel in Qatar to discuss Qatar and the United Kingdom’s shared commitment to global health goals
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November 13, 2024. Dr Nishtar discussed Qatar’s leadership in global health with Dr Salih Al-Marri, Assistant Minister of Health Affairs in Qatar.
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November 13, 2024. Dr Nishtar spoke at a roundtable discussion on strengthening health systems in fragile and conflict-affected settings at the World Innovation Summit for Health 2024 with global health experts.
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November 10, 2024. Dr Nishtar visited the Australian Parliament in Canberra and met with a number of MPs to discuss vaccine hesitancy and other barriers to immunisation in the region.
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November 10, 2024. Dr Nishtar attended a discussion about Gavi and Australia’s partnership at the country’s Senate hearing.
November 10, 2024. Dr Nishtar attended a Melbourne event hosted by Pacific Friends of Global Health to explore ways to amplify impact across the region.
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November 10, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with Michael McCormack, Australia’s Shadow Minister for International Development and the Pacific to discuss the future of HPV vaccination.
November 8, 2024. Dr Nishtar travelled to Canberra, Australia, and met with Minister and MP Pat Conroy to discuss Gavi and Australia’s partnership in the region.
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November 8, 2024. Dr Nishar met with Australia’s Ambassador for Global Health and Gavi Alternate Board Member Dr Lucas de Toca to discuss Australia and Gavi’s shared goals.
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November 8, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with Senator Penny Wong to discuss Australia’s role in pioneering the HPV vaccine and leading the fight against cervical cancer
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November 8, 2024. Dr Nishtar signed a Memorandum of Understanding between Gavi, the Kirby Institute and Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer to formalise a shared commitment to fighting this largely preventable disease in the Indo-Pacific region.
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November 8, 2024. Dr Nishtar delivered a speech and participated in a panel discussion at the Australian National University in Canberra.
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November 6, 2024. Dr Nishtar discussed Australia’s regional health priorities, with the Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands Rod Hilton and colleagues.
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November 6, 2024. Dr Nishtar spoke to patients and health workers to learn more about their needs at the Mataniko Health Facility in Solomon Islands.
November 6, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with Jeremiah Manele, Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands to discuss the continuing support and collaboration Gavi offers.
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November 5, 2024. Dr Nishtar and Solomon Islands Minister of Health Dr Paul Popora Bosawai discussed the country’s efforts to restore immunisation coverage to pre-pandemic levels with support from Gavi.
November 5, 2024. Dr Nishtar visited the National Medical Store and Cold Chain Facility in Honiara to learn more about vaccine storage and transportation.
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November 5, 2024. Dr Nishtar engaged with staff in Solomon Islands’ largest hospital to understand how Gavi can support their vital work.
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November 5, 2024. Dr Nishtar chatted to child patients and their parents at Honiara’s National Referral Hospital and to speak to their parents to get a sense of how Gavi can support them better.
November 4, 2024. Dr Nishtar arrived in the Solomon Islands,
eager to engage with the Government, Alliance partners, and
health workers to better understand the country’s health
systems and vaccine programmes. She expressed appreciation
4-in-1
for Gavi’s 15-year partnership with the Solomon Islands,
marking her first visit to the region.
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November 4, 2024. Dr Nishtar arrived in the Solomon Islands, eager to engage with the Government, Alliance partners, and health workers to better understand the country’s health systems and vaccine programmes. She expressed appreciation for Gavi’s 15-year partnership with the Solomon Islands, marking her first visit to the region.
October 25, 2024. Dr Nishtar delivered a keynote address at the IFRC General Assembly, emphasising Gavi’s commitment to its partnership with the IFRC. She highlighted their shared dedication to ensuring equitable vaccine access, particularly for children in fragile contexts, as a crucial step toward global health equity.
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October 23, 2024. Dr Nishtar thanked the GCC Mission to the UN in Geneva for hosting a discussion with GCC Member State Ambassadors on Gavi’s work and upcoming programmes. She emphasised their shared commitment to regional and global health security, pandemic preparedness, and expanded vaccine access to address urgent health challenges.
October 21, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with Dr Faustine Nwakanma, the incoming WHO Africa Director, to discuss their shared commitment to tackling outbreaks and increasing vaccine coverage across the continent. She looks forward to close collaboration to ensure every child has access to immunisation.
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October 18, 2024. Dr Nishtar visited the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control in Stockholm to learn about their efforts in assessing emerging health threats. She highlighted the ECDC’s #OneHealth approach as a vital model for strengthening global health security through information exchange and best practices.
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October 18, 2024. Dr Nishtar participated in a roundtable with Swedish youth politicians and civil society organisations to address the link between climate change and health. She emphasised that, with donor support, Gavi aims to increase protection against climate-sensitive diseases like cholera and yellow fever, underscoring the climate crisis as humanity’s greatest health threat.
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October 18, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with Sigrid Diana, State Secretary of Sweden’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs, to discuss the impact of private sector partnerships and the economic benefits of vaccine investment. She expressed gratitude for Sweden’s partnership and commitment to vaccine equity.
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October 18, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with Sweden’s Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee to share Gavi’s vision of protecting over 500 million children and saving more than 8 million lives from 2026 to 2030. She expressed appreciation for Sweden’s ongoing support in ensuring no one is left behind in immunisation efforts #ForOurFuture.
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October 15, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with Norway’s Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee to discuss Norway’s leadership and commitment to global health security and vaccine equity. She expressed gratitude for Norway’s ongoing support as Gavi works toward advancing the future of immunisation.
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October 15, 2024. Dr Nishtar expressed her gratitude to Erna Solberg for her advocacy of Gavi’s mission to vaccinate over half the world’s children each year. She appreciated Solberg’s continued support for Gavi’s replenishment efforts and its goal to vaccinate 500 million more children by 2030 #ForOurFuture.
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October 15, 2024
Dr. Nistar Coauthors op-ed with German Minister for Development Svenja Schulze
The op-ed can be accessed here:
October 13, 2024. Dr Nishtar began her participation in the World Health Summit 2024 with a critical discussion on breaking down global health silos alongside Suerie Moon, John-Arne Røttingen, Elhadj As Sy, and Peter Piot. The dialogue emphasised the importance of collaborative approaches to addressing complex health challenges.
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October 13, 2024. Dr Nishtar, alongside Gavi’s Derrick Sim, engaged in discussions with GPMB co-chairs Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović and Joy Phumaphi on pandemic preparedness amid climate change impacts. She shared Gavi’s experiences responding to COVID-19, mpox, and other emergencies, underscoring Gavi’s commitment to global health resilience.
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October 13, 2024. At the World Health Summit 2024, Dr Nishtar emphasised the critical role of vaccines in saving lives, reducing childhood mortality, addressing climate change, and combating antimicrobial resistance. She highlighted the economic and health benefits of investing in Gavi, asserting that vaccine funding is essential #ForOurFuture.
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October 13, 2024. Dr Sania Nishtar participated in the #StartingLine event co-hosted by Save the Children, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Gavi. Joined by Minister Svenja Schulze, Bill Gates, and Olympic Champion Malaika Mihambo, she emphasised the need for equal access to life-saving vaccines, asserting that every child deserves a future free from preventable diseases.
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October 11, 2024. Dr Nishtar expressed gratitude to David Sidwell for chairing Gavi’s two-day Audit and Finance Committee meeting and thanked the US Gavi team for their warm welcome. She also met with Board members from the International Finance Facility for Immunisation, including IFFIm Board Chair Kenneth Lay, to discuss key priorities.
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October 7, 2024. Speaking at the #WeTheWomen event in Hamburg, Dr Nishtar reiterated her commitment as Gavi’s first female CEO to transforming the organisation to better respond to the voices of women in the communities it serves. She pledged to fight for access to immunisation for women and girls and to advocate for safe and supportive working conditions for community health workers.
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September 29, 2024. Dr Nishtar had a productive discussion with Shyam Bishen, Head of Healthcare at the World Economic Forum, reflecting on Gavi’s 25-year legacy and the work still ahead. They explored what is needed in the next 25 years to accelerate vaccine access for children most at risk of life-threatening diseases.
September 29, 2024. Dr Nishtar expressed gratitude to Anton Leis, Director General of the Spanish Development Cooperation Agency, for Spain’s commitment to increasing its contribution to Gavi by 25%. She discussed how to sustain this momentum in support of Gavi’s replenishment efforts, including for malaria vaccines.
September 29, 2024. During her meeting with Hon. Silvia Lutucuta at UNGA79, Dr Nishtar praised Angola’s progress in self-financing vaccines after transitioning from Gavi support. They also discussed collaboration for the successful introduction of the HPV vaccine to protect adolescent girls from cervical cancer.
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September 29, 2024. Dr Nishtar had the pleasure of meeting President Ursula von der Leyen to express gratitude for the European Commission’s generous pledge to Gavi. She highlighted the EU’s steadfast partnership, which will support lower-income countries in strengthening immunisation programmes and combating outbreaks.
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September 29, 2024. Dr Nishtar acknowledged European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s $290 million pledge to Gavi for 2026-2027, with more expected in the future. She expressed hope that this bold commitment will inspire other countries to contribute toward Gavi’s $9 billion target, aiming to vaccinate 500 million children and save over 8 million lives by 2030.
September 28, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with Hon. Robert Kargougou, Burkina Faso’s Minister of Health, to discuss the next steps in scaling up malaria vaccine implementation to meet the needs of the population. She reaffirmed Gavi’s commitment to supporting this critical initiative.
September 28, 2024. Dr Nishtar thanked Hon. Minister Paula Ingabire for sharing Rwanda’s leadership in piloting and scaling bold health innovations. She looks forward to collaborating to accelerate the adoption of transformative health solutions in Rwanda and beyond.
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September 28, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with members of Gavi’s INFUSE community to explore ways to collaborate more effectively in addressing challenges that hinder the scaling of proven innovations in emerging markets. She engaged with partners including Zipline, Nexleaf, and Simprints to discuss potential solutions.
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September 27, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with President Faustin-Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic to review progress on their three-pillar collaboration. They discussed strengthening data systems, bolstering the health workforce and community engagement, and fostering innovation to better identify and reach missed children.
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September 26, 2024. Dr Nishtar had the honor of meeting Her Majesty Queen Mohato Seeiso of Lesotho, thanking her for her dedication as an immunisation champion. She congratulated Lesotho on achieving 93% single-dose HPV coverage in 2024, a significant step in protecting girls from cervical cancer.
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September 26, 2024. Dr Nishtar expressed her gratitude to Foreign Policy for the opportunity to discuss how Gavi is tackling the rising threat of climate change. She emphasised the importance of preventive vaccination campaigns for climate-sensitive diseases and accelerating innovations to protect vulnerable populations.
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September 26, 2024. Dr Nishtar connected with Uganda’s Health Minister, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, to reaffirm Gavi’s commitment to supporting the country’s introduction of the malaria vaccine into its routine immunisation programme next year. She emphasised the importance of working closely with communities to promote trust, increase uptake, and protect more people.
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September 26, 2024. In her meeting with Chris Hohn, Dr Nishtar discussed Gavi and CIFF’s integrated programme to reach zero-dose children in Ethiopia through immunisation, nutrition, and social protection. She looks forward to expanding this successful partnership to tackle the dual burden of malnutrition and infectious disease affecting vulnerable populations.
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September 25, 2024. In her meeting with Nadia Calviño, Dr Nishtar reaffirmed the strong partnership between Gavi and the European Investment Bank, built on shared interests and innovation. They discussed front-loading donor pledges to accelerate progress toward greater vaccination equity in support of Gavi 6.0.
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September 25, 2024. Dr Nishtar had the honour of welcoming participants to a UNGA79 event co-hosted by Rotary, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, Measles Rubella Initiative, Gates Foundation, and Gavi. The event focused on advancing vaccine equity and the global effort to end polio
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September 25, 2024. Dr Nishtar spoke at Global Citizen NOW, emphasising the interconnected nature of health, the economy, and the environment in an increasingly unpredictable world. She highlighted Gavi’s critical role in protecting people and communities and stressed the need for full funding to tackle global health crises #ForOurFuture.
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September 24, 2024. Dr Nishtar addressed the need for a comprehensive approach to women’s health at the WEF’s Champions Meeting for the Global Alliance for Women’s Health. She emphasised the importance of the HPV vaccine in preventing cervical cancer and was pleased to connect with inspiring leaders like Helen Clark and Minister Nísia Trindade.
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September 24, 2024. Dr Nishtar announced the expansion of Gavi’s donor liquidity partnership with DFC, introducing a $1 billion facility that builds on the Rapid Financing Facility established during COVID-19. This expanded facility enables faster access to cash for pandemic response and routine immunisation, allowing Gavi to deliver vaccines more rapidly and immediately implement new donor pledges.
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September 24, 2024. In her keynote address at the Clinton Global Initiative, Dr Nishtar stressed the vital role of vaccines in promoting health equity, sharing her experience as a physician treating preventable childhood illnesses. She emphasised the need for stakeholders to collaborate and break down silos in the fight against infectious diseases, thanking Chelsea Clinton for her dedication to children’s health and pushing for concrete commitments #ForOurFuture.
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September 23, 2024. Dr Nishtar joined a panel at the Harvard Club ahead of the AMR High-Level Meeting, stressing the importance of infection prevention through vaccines alongside Dr Sarah Depres and Ramanan Laxminarayan. She emphasised vaccines as a critical tool in the fight against AMR and noted that scaling up key vaccinations in Gavi-eligible countries could reduce antibiotic use by over 60 million doses annually.
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September 23, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados about joint efforts to combat the silent pandemic of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). She praised the Prime Minister’s leadership in mobilizing political will and looks forward to strengthening their collaboration.
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September 23, 2024. Dr Nishtar expressed gratitude to the Community Health Impact Coalition for highlighting the vital role of community health workers at UNGA79. Speaking at the event, she emphasised her commitment to ensuring fair pay, safe conditions, and support for these essential workers as a key priority in Gavi’s mission.
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September 23, 2024. Dr Nishtar expressed her gratitude to Japan’s Minister of Health, Dr Keizo Takemi, for Japan’s partnership with Gavi. She discussed how continued support from Japan will help achieve Gavi’s 2026-2030 goals, which align closely with Japan’s global health priorities.
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September 22, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with Stefano Gatti to recognise Italy’s invaluable partnership with Gavi and thanked him for Italy’s strong commitment to global health security. She looks forward to continuing their collaboration to protect future generations #ForOurFuture
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September 21, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with UNFPA’s Dr Natalia Kanem in New York to discuss potential collaboration with Gavi on vaccine advocacy, combating misinformation, and improving immunisation service delivery. She expressed enthusiasm about working together to strengthen these efforts.
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September 20, 2024.
How the lessons of COVID-19 ensured a rapid vaccine response to the mpox outbreak
https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/09/pandemic-healthcare-health-mpox-vaccine/
September 19, 2024. Dr Nishtar had a meaningful discussion with H.E. Hanan Al Kuwari in Doha, focusing on supporting countries in conflict, empowering community health workers, and advancing Gavi’s 2026-30 strategy. She expressed her desire in collaborating with like-minded women leaders committed to driving global health forward.
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September 18, 2024
September 16, 2024. Dr Nishtar joined global health leaders, including Dr Tedros and Jean Kaseya, to discuss how vaccines can contribute to the Continental Plan for mpox. With the first doses arriving in the DRC, she emphasised the importance of coordination and ongoing collaboration to control the outbreak.
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September 13, 2024. Dr Nishtar reconnected with H.E. Abdulrahman Al Owais to discuss Gavi’s mission and its upcoming replenishment. She highlighted Gavi’s goal of protecting over 500 million children from preventable diseases over the next five years #ForOurFuture.
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September 12, 2024. Dr Nishtar participated in discussions on cross-sectoral collaborations, as well as innovating financing and solutions for vaccine delivery with Sultan bin Ahmed Al-Aseeri of
Qatar Fund.
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September 12, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with UK Minister Anneliese Dodds to discuss Gavi’s ongoing partnership with the UK in saving lives and protecting global health security. She expressed gratitude for the Minister’s leadership in ensuring vaccine access for the world’s most vulnerable populations.
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September 12, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with Sir Tony Blair in London to discuss the importance of continued investment in global immunisation. She emphasised Gavi’s upcoming replenishment as a critical moment for advancing global health efforts #ForOurFuture.
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September 10, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with H.E. Eng. Ahmed AlBaiz and H.E. Dr Ziad Memish of King Salman Humanitarian Aid & Relief Centre to discuss expanding vaccine access and strengthening health systems for global health security.
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September 10, 2024. Dr Nishtar thanked H.E. Fahad Al Jalajel, Minister of Health for Saudi Arabia for an insightful meeting.
September 10, 2024. Dr Nishtar reported having an inspiring conversation with Her Highness, Shekha Moza bint Nasser, and praised her leadership, which inspires and empowers women globally.
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September 9,2024. Dr Nishtar spent a day in Beijing meeting with key partners from China’s National Disease Control and Prevention Administration, the National Medical Products Administration and the National Institute for Food and Drug Control.
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September 9, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with Deemah AlYahya, Secretary -General of Digital Cooperation Organization to discuss how empowering women and leveraging tech can drive impactful change in global health.
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September 9, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with the Deputy CEO Eng. Faisal Al-Kahtani, to discuss ways to enhance future collaboration.
September 9, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister of Finance, H.E. Abdulmuhsen bin Saad Al Khalaf, to explore avenues for further collaboration.
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September 9,2024. Dr Nishtar met with H.E. Jasemal Budaiwi, Secretary General of the Cooperation Council of the Arab States of the Gulf to discuss support for Gavi’s replenishment.
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September 9, 2024. Dr Nishtar visited Al Seha Virtual Hospital in Riyadh and saw a cutting-edge approach to delivering remote care across 200 hospitals in the Kingdom.
September 6, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with the Republic of Korea’s Deputy Minister for Multilateral and Global Affairs Ki-Hwan Kweon to discuss working together to build a healthier, safer and more equitable future for all.
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September 6, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with the Republic of Korea’s Deputy Minister for Multilateral and Global Affairs Ki-Hwan Kweon to discuss working together to build a healthier, safer and more equitable future for all.
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September 6, 2024. Dr Nishtar gave the keynote address at the Global Bio Conference in Seoul.
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September 5, 2024. Dr Nishtar emphasised that the coalition’s support of Gavi’s mission is now more critical than ever.
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September 4, 2024
Gavi and the UK can turn a new page together
https://www.thepharmaletter.com/gavi-and-the-uk-can-turn-a-new-page-together
August 17, 2024 Sania Nishtar writes a commentary in the Lancet outlining Gavi’s role in the Mpox emergency
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/llancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)01706-9/fulltext
August 16, 2024 During her meeting with the ASEAN minister’s meeting, Dr Nishtar said it was her pleasure to join the
@ASEAN Health Ministers Meeting in Lao PDR, where ministers pledged to increase investments in immunisation.
August 14, 2024. Dr Nishtar said it was inspiring to meet health workers who serve their community.
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August 9, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala in Laos and thanked him for WHO’s collaboration with Gavi in the regions.
August 8, 2024. Dr Nishtar met with Cambodia Minister of Health Professor Chheang Ra about the country’s successful roll-out of #HPV and the upcoming launch of a measles-rubella campaign.
August 8, 2024. Dr Nishtar thanked UNICEF and WHO representatives of the East Asia and Pacific region for their collaboration with Gavi.