Exciting day as IVI and Bio Investments Group (BIG) CEO Dr. Sam Machour signed an MOU linking BIG's vaccine transfer portfolio and investments in LMIC vaccine manufacture and IVI's own vaccine development, training, and tech transfer. Expect projects soon!

Honored to meet with Ambassador Tanee Sangrat (Tanee Sangrat), Thai Ambassador to Korea. We are grateful for Thailand’s longstanding partnership in vaccine R&D, clinical development, and capacity-building. We look forward to continued collaboration in global health.

Last week in Kigali, we had the opportunity to meet with Yvan Butera, Minister of State Ministry of Health | Rwanda, to discuss strategies for an African-led ecosystem accelerating the development of safe and effective vaccines and therapeutics on the continent.

We are proud that Prof. Nicaise Ndembi, Deputy Director General of International Vaccine Institute (IVI) Africa Regional Office, was named among the 100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa during the Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit held in Kigali, Rwanda! businessday.ng/news/article/k…

Congrats to #Eubiologics on #200M doses of oral cholera vaccine shipped to 48 countries! Also celebrating World Health Organization (WHO) PQ of your new facility + your vision in vaccine innovation. Together with International Vaccine Institute (IVI), we’re saving lives and and achieving global vaccine equity.🌎

We had great discussions with Hon. Minister Muhammad Ali Pate Ministry of Health, Ghana and Hon. Minister of State Bianca Odumegu-Ojukwu Ghana MFA at the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit in Accra. International Vaccine Institute (IVI) is excited to strengthen vaccine equity and health partnerships in Africa.

🇰🇪 🇰🇷 Honored to join the conference “Fostering Collaboration on Bio-Vaccine Research in Africa” co-hosted by Kenya-AIST, KAIST & IVI to address 🔸Launching IVI Kenya Country Office 🔸Supporting Kenya's vaccine self-reliance 🔸Advancing trilateral R&D cooperation #VaccineEquity

Honored to join Rio Innovation Week for a panel on how vaccination transforms societies, moderated by Isabella Ballalai, with Sue Ann Costa Clemens & Luiza Helena Trajano. Inspiring to discuss how connecting global efforts can drive innovation and equity in vaccines.

Health tech funds accelerate vaccines, diagnostics & medicines while fostering local innovation. Prof. Sue Ann Costa Clemens and I spoke with VEJA about creating such a fund in Brazil to develop equitable, resilient & sustainable health technologies. veja.abril.com.br/coluna/giro-pe…

Happy to meet with The END Fund to discuss our shared goal of eliminating neglected tropical diseases. Our conversation explored how their programs align with International Vaccine Institute (IVI) efforts in vaccine development and the potential to advance vaccines for #schistosomiasis and more.

For 21 years, Lee Sang Hee & Friends have united music with purpose: hosting annual benefit concerts for IVI since 2004. I am deeply grateful to Ms. Lee, her students & supporters for inspiring hope and advancing vaccines for global health! youtu.be/HixKOYX-VJ0?fe…

Great to speak with VEJA about International Vaccine Institute (IVI) past and future partnerships in Brazil. Looking ahead, we hope to engage Brazil as a champion of regional efforts to accelerate innovation in vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics. Full interview: veja.abril.com.br/coluna/giro-pe…

This week in Bangkok, an International Vaccine Institute (IVI) team joined the ASEAN Vaccine Security & Self-Reliance meeting and training. I gave a talk on Global Outbreaks and our team helped facilitate a workshop addressing country challenges with regional solutions: bangkokpost.com/thailand/pr/30…

Honored to meet with H.E. Budi Gunadi Sadikin, Minister of Health of Indonesia, to explore opportunities for closer collaboration. We look forward to advancing vaccine innovation together for stronger regional and global health impact.

Important memoranda of understanding signed by Jerome Kim in Zambia: 🤝 With WHO African Region Prof. Mohamed Janabi to advance R&D, regulation, & local production. 🤝 With Zambia National Public Health Institute DG Roma Chilengi to strengthen Zambia’s vaccine manufacturing ecosystem. ➡️ ivi.int/our-impact/new…

Honored to deepen our collaboration with WHO Africa and ZNPHI to support vaccine R&D, regulation, and local production. Together, we are building sustainable solutions for Africa and beyond.

Strong partnerships drive progress in global health. 🌍 IVI’s Jerome Kim and Saskatchewan Minister Warren Kaeding and Dir. Gerdts extended the MOU with VIDO to advance infectious disease R&D, exchange, and training—working together for vaccines.

Thank you, Ambassador Dai, for the warm welcome and the opportunity to exchange views on vaccine science, global health, and international cooperation. International Vaccine Institute (IVI) values China’s support as we  work to empower vaccine equity, impact, and sustainability globally.

Honored to meet with DG Jonghan Park and colleagues at 대한민국 외교부 MOFA_KR. We discussed new initiatives to strengthen vaccine and medicine R&D—building on Korea’s leadership in global health. IVI looks forward to working toward these goals together.

🎖️Proud to honor Prof. John Clemens, International Vaccine Institute (IVI) inaugural Director General, with the 2025 IVI Founders Medal at our 28th anniversary. His vision transformed IVI from a fledgling institute with only 12 staff into a global leader in vaccine innovation and equity!