Gavi Applauds Ethiopia’s Leadership in Public Health and Vaccine Access

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has praised Ethiopia’s leadership in public health, highlighting its commitment to equitable vaccine access, system strengthening, and regional collaboration. During a meeting between Gavi CEO Dr. Sania Nishtar and Finance Minister Ahmed Shide, Ethiopia was commended for achieving WHO Maturity Level 3 in health system performance — a milestone reflecting national progress and continental influence. Minister Ahmed highlighted successful immunization campaigns, including measles, polio, and the Big Catch-Up initiative that reached millions of children. Both sides agreed to expand collaboration through innovative financing to further strengthen Ethiopia’s health infrastructure and immunization outcomes.

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