Lessons in Transition: The Honduras Experience

In 2016, Honduras successfully transitioned out of Gavi support to fully fund its own immunization program. Former Minister of Health in Honduras, Dr. Edna Yolani Bátres, reflects on her country’s experience of transition and shares lessons learned in this new Q&A.

Call for contributions and save the date for the Immunization Economics IHEA 2025 Pre-Congress in Bali

March 14, 2025

Ahead of the International Health Economics Association (IHEA) World Congress in Bali, we are inviting contributions for oral presentations or suggestions for panel discussions at the Immunization Economics Pre-Congress taking place from July 19 – 20, 2025. All submissions are welcome: ongoing research, presentations on methods, as well as proposals for panel discussions or training sessions. The closing date … Read More

COVAX Application Materials for AMC Eligible Economies Now Available

November 17, 2020

The COVAX Facility released the application and guidance documents (“application package”) for eligible economies to (i) confirm participation in the COVAX Facility and (ii) request support as part of COVAX. This comprises COVID-19 vaccines, as well as Cold Chain Equipment and Technical Assistance needed to prepare for the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines. All 92 AMC Eligible … Read More

COVID-19: Gavi steps up response to pandemic

April 9, 2020

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, will provide US$ 29 million in urgent initial funding to 13 lower-income countries to support their response to COVID-19, helping them to protect health care workers with personal protective equipment (PPE), perform vital surveillance and training, and fund diagnostic tests. There are further requests or interest from 21 countries, meaning more … Read More

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Lessons in Transition: The Honduras Experience

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