Nigeria: Who, Unicef Warn Funding Gap Could Reverse Immunisation Gains in Poorer Countries
Lower-income countries vaccinated a record 73 million children in 2025, but Gavi says its next funding period is not yet fully financed.
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WHO, UNICEF warn funding gap could reverse immunisation gains in poorer countries
The warning is contained in the latest WHO and UNICEF Estimates of National Immunisation Coverage (WUENIC), analysed by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance The post WHO, UNICEF warn funding gap could reverse immunisation gains in poorer countries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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thesierraleonetelegraph.comStrong progress in lower-income countries underscores need for sustained investment in immunisation
Each year WHO and UNICEF release global and national routine immunisation coverage estimates (WUENIC). Immunisation in the lowest-income countries is supported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance – a partnership that helps vaccinate more than half the world’s children, and includes WHO and UNICEF as core members.
Record Immunisation Success in Lower-Income Countries Threatened by Funding Gaps
GENEVA, 15 July 2026 – Lower-income countries have achieved record-setting milestones in childhood immunisation, with 73 million children protected by Gavi-supported vaccines in 2025—the highest number in history. However, as the world celebrates this progress, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, warns that these gains face significant risks due to a lack of full funding for its next
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