CSO Constituency Newsletter
Updates and insights from the global immunization community
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CSOs in Immunisation - A framework to navigate multilevel barriers
Join us for the October 9th webinar that introduces a framework to help civil society organisations anticipate and navigate the multi-level system barriers they encounter when expanding their roles beyond traditional community engagement in immunisation programs.
Time: 14:00 – 15:30 UTC
Format: Virtual
Organizers: ZIP
World Health Summit 2025
Time: Full-day sessions across three days (exact daily times vary)
Format: Hybrid – in-person in Berlin, Germany, and online with livestream access to all sessions
Organizers: World Health Summit Foundation GmbH, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Webinar 3 | Influencing Policy and Equity: How CSOs Strengthen Gavi’s Work Across the Health System
This session will showcase how CSOs supported by Gavi are playing a role in shaping national and global immunisation policies, strategies, and funding decisions. Presenters will share experiences participating in country planning processes, advocating for community health priorities, and working to ensure that funding systems are inclusive and fair—especially for smaller and local CSOs. The discussion will also reflect on how CSOs contribute to more transparent and equitable partnerships across the health system.
The second part of the session will feature an update on the Alliance’s transition from strategy 5.1 to 6.0. This will include insights on how CSO perspectives are being integrated into the next phase of Gavi’s work and what changes are being considered to strengthen future collaboration.
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM EAT
Format: Virtual
Organizers: Gavi CSO
4th International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2025)
Time: Full-day sessions across three days (exact daily times vary)
Format: In-person at Durban International Convention Centre, South Africa, with online engagement opportunities
Organizers: Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
CSO Dialogue Series – Asia
The upcoming Asia Regional CSO Convening on 30 October 2025 will center on the following themes:
- The year in review – networked advocacy to advance global health equity;
- Integration of immunisation and primary health care – lessons from Asian communities;
- The fund manager mechanism – its role in mobilising resources and advancing immunisation in the region;
- Community Champions - the experience of community health workers in implementing routine immunisation in communities.
Through these discussions, the convening will deepen CSO understanding of regional and global immunisation efforts, strengthen peer learning, and amplify the collective voice of CSOs in advancing immunisation and reaching zero-dose children across Asia.
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM EAT
Format: Virtual
Organizers: Gavi CSO Secretariat
News
Pakistan introduces HPV vaccine to protect girls from cervical cancer, joining 150 countries
Pakistan has launched a major HPV vaccination campaign with Gavi, UNICEF, and WHO to protect girls aged 9–14 from cervical cancer. The initiative aims to vaccinate 13 million girls, marking a significant step forward in safeguarding women's health and eliminating the disease as a public health threat by 2030.
Learn MoreGavi Leap Strategy Paper
Our new Gavi Leap country operating model truly places countries first by increasing country decision-making over financial resources, by making it easier for countries to work with Gavi, by focusing on real solutions for persistent challenges and by promoting immunisation sustainability, holding ourselves accountable for action.
Learn MoreUNGA80: Message from Dr. Sania, Gavi CEO
Dr. Sania Nishtar at the 80th UN General Assembly calls for global collaboration to strengthen health systems and ensure equitable vaccine access worldwide.
Learn MoreWhy many Kenyans still miss out on free vaccines
This article examines why many Kenyans remain unaware that vaccines are free, highlighting issues like poverty, misinformation, and communication gaps. It calls for better community outreach and education to improve vaccine uptake and health access across the country .
Learn MoreFeatured Resources
Gavi CSO Fund Manager Mechanism Newsletter – September 2025
This newsletter highlights Gavi’s new impact and learnings page for the CSO Fund Manager Mechanism, showcasing achievements and insights from civil society organizations working to improve immunisation worldwide. It also provides an overview of the mechanism launched to boost vaccine coverage and support health initiatives in lower-income countries through targeted grants and partnerships with local ministries.
ZCSIP Conference 2025 Report
The ZSCIP Conference 2025 in Livingstone, Zambia, brought together CSOs, health officials, and Gavi representatives to discuss collaboration for sustainable immunization under the theme "Immunization is Humanely Possible." Key topics included Gavi 6.0 strategy, community advocacy, resource mobilization, and strengthening CSO roles for vaccine delivery and demand generation in Zambia and the region.
2025 Gavi CSO Consultation Series Webinar 2 Report
This report covers the second webinar in Gavi’s 2025 CSO series focused on sustaining immunisation in fragile and humanitarian settings. It highlights Gavi’s Fragile and Humanitarian Approach in Strategy 6.0, featuring experiences from CSOs in Gaza, DRC, and Sudan. Key themes include flexible funding, community trust, operational challenges, and strong CSO partnerships to reach zero-dose children amid crises
Gavi’s impact in 2024 in seven key statistics
Discover how Gavi-supported vaccines saved a record 1.7 million lives in 2024 alone, protected over 72 million children, and delivered historic wins like the rollout of the first malaria vaccines in Africa. Learn more about the seven key statistics that highlight Gavi’s vital role in improving global health, reducing child mortality, and generating billions in economic benefits worldwide.
Partnering with Multilateral Development Banks to Build Sustainable Immunisation Systems
This resource outlines Gavi's partnerships with multilateral development banks to increase financing and support for sustainable immunisation programs. These collaborations help low- and middle-income countries improve vaccine access, strengthen health systems, and transition to self-funded immunisation.
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