73 million children immunised in lower-income countries despite conflict, hesitancy: Gavi

In a landmark achievement for global health, 73 million children in lower-income countries received vital immunisations in 2025, marking a record year for Gavi Vaccine Alliance. This significant progress was made despite ongoing challenges including conflict and vaccine hesitancy. Sudan notably saw the greatest improvement, with DTP3 coverage rising by 32 percentage points.