Each year, vaccines save 4.2 million lives from 14 diseases, while a significant portion of these lives has been saved in Africa.
Who, the UNICEF and Gavi announced the outbreaks of diseases, such as measles, meningitis and yellow fever, from which vaccinations can protect. In addition, they warn the threat of the return of such a disease as diphtheria, which has previously been considered nearly lost in many countries. On Sunday, April 27, the organizations published by World Immunization Week, which took place on April 24-30, were stated in a joint statement by the organizations.
It is indicated that the number of measles measles cases grows each year.
“In 2023, 10.3 million cases of measles were recorded, which was 20% more than last year. This growth trend could remain in 2025. In the past 12 months of 138 countries, Cores reported, where 61 countries have experienced large or destructive outbreaks.”
It is also indicated that since 2024 in Africa, the number of meningitis cases has increased.
“Only in the first three months of 2025, more than 5,500 cases and nearly 300 deaths were recorded in 22 countries. In Africa, there was an increase in cases of yellow fever: in 2024, 124 confirmed cases were recorded in 12 countries, and in the American region, since the beginning of 2025, 131 explosions in 4 countries,” the organizations said.
International organizations note that outbreaks of diseases occur against the background of a reduction in global financing. According to the WHO, interruptions in vaccination campaigns and planned vaccinations are observed in half of 108 countries with low and medium income.
Who, the UNICEF and GAVI have called on parents, public and politicians to support vaccination, noting the need for investment.
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