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World: For Every Generation, Vaccines Work
By World Health Organization at ReliefWeb
· June 25, 2026
· 7 min read
. The lingering question is whether we will build systems strong enough to ensure that every child, in every community, benefits from them. The progress is undeniable. In 2024 alone, vaccination is estimated to have averted 1.9 million deaths across Africa, contributing to more than 51 million lives
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Why this matters
The significant progress made in vaccine coverage across Africa highlights the effectiveness of immunization efforts in saving lives and preventing diseases. With 51 million lives saved over the past five decades and 1.9 million deaths averted in 2024 alone, the impact of vaccines is undeniable. The successful rollout of the world's first malaria vaccines in 25 countries and the elimination of measles and rubella in three African nations demonstrate the continent's leadership in innovation and ambition. However, despite this progress, challenges persist, with 6.7 million children in Africa receiving no routine vaccine at all in 2024 and a further 2.8 million being under-immunized. The stalled coverage of the third dose of the diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine at 76 percent poses a concern, emphasizing the need for sustained efforts to strengthen health systems and ensure equitable access to vaccines.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 7 min
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What is this story about? . The lingering question is whether we will build systems strong enough to ensure that every child, in every community, benefits from them. The progress is undeniable. In 2024 alone, vaccination is estimated to have averted 1.9 million deaths across Africa, contributing to more than 51 million lives
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