At IGHD, we honour the labour of #healthcare workers, researchers, advocates, and all those who strive to improve #globalhealth and development. Your commitment to making a difference in the lives of others is truly inspiring.

Happy International #LabourDay ! 💪🌍

'Vaccines are the single most powerful scientific innovation at our disposal, to save lives - making them widely available and used is the wisest and most generous gift to children and society,' says Magda Robalo.

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As we wrap up the #WorldImmunizationWeek and the #AfricanVaccinationWeek , Dr Magda Robalo calls upon leaders to translate their commitments and leadership into concrete actions to boost #immunization efforts.

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Vaccines have been pivotal in managing and averting disease epidemics, exemplified by the creation and distribution of Ebola and COVID-19 vaccines.

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Vaccines have played a vital role in eliminating smallpox and bringing us close to eradicating #polio . Additionally, they have effectively managed other serious illnesses such as #measles , diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis.

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Thanks to #vaccines , smallpox has been eradicated, polio is on the brink, and with the more recent development of vaccines against diseases like malaria and cervical cancer, we are pushing back the frontiers of disease.

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Join us as we listen to the voices of #African governments, civil society, and youth, as they take the stage to share their ambitions and call for greater support from the International Development Association.

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Vaccines not only safeguard individuals but also foster herd immunity, breaking the transmission of pathogens and offering indirect protection to those who haven't been vaccinated.

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Recent #vaccines have additionally lessened the impact of ailments such as pneumococcal disease, rotavirus, hepatitis A, HPV, and various others.

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Vaccination initiatives have played a substantial role in elevating life expectancy and diminishing infant mortality rates on a worldwide scale.

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We are gearing up for IDA - World Bank for Africa Heads of State Summit. On April 28-29, #Kenya President William Ruto hosts Heads of State from across Africa to identify key priorities for financing with support from #IDA21 .

Join us online 4/29: wrld.bg/FntI50Rq9zQ #IDAworks

Vaccinations are pivotal in safeguarding public health and promoting wellness. Let's prioritize #immunization to ensure safety and vitality for all.

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Vaccination supports economic progress and societal advancement by alleviating pressure on healthcare systems and ensuring regular school attendance for children, thus enhancing their educational achievements.

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#Vaccinations stand out as one of the most potent and economically sound strategies in public health, averting millions of fatalities each year on a global scale.

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In a little over two decades we have seen incredible progress – protecting more than a billion children, helping halve childhood mortality in these countries, and providing billions in economic benefits.

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We cannot let this incredible progress falter. By continuing to invest in #immunization , we can ensure that every child – and every person – has the chance to live a healthy and productive life.

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