Africa: Gavi and Global Polio Eradication Initiative Boards Convene for Second Joint Session

Africa: Gavi and Global Polio Eradication Initiative Boards Convene for Second Joint Session

Geneva, Switzerland -- The Boards of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi) and the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) convened to further strengthen collaboration and accelerate progress toward shared goals: reaching zero-dose and under-immunized children with critical vaccines and achieving polio eradication.Dr. Omar Abdi (Vice Chair, Gavi Board) and Dr. Chris Elias (Chair, Polio Oversight Board of GPEI) co-chaired the second joint session …

Gavi and Global Polio Eradication Initiative Boards Convene for Second Joint Session

Geneva, Switzerland, 2 December 2025 – The Boards of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi) and the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) convened to further strengthen collaboration and accelerate progress toward shared goals: reaching zero-dose and under-immunized children with critical vaccines and achieving polio eradication. Dr. Omar Abdi (Vice Chair, Gavi Board) and Dr. Chris Elias (Chair, Polio Oversight Board of GPEI) co-chaired the seco…