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Vaccines Slash Death Rates by 60% and Save $32B

7/12/2025

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A groundbreaking study shows that emergency vaccine roll-outs for diseases like Ebola and cholera have slashed death rates by 60% over 23 years. Analyzing 210 incidents in 49 countries, researchers uncovered a staggering $32 billion in economic savings from lives saved and disabilities prevented, underscoring the critical role of vaccination programs in global health.

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A groundbreaking study shows that emergency vaccine roll-outs for diseases like Ebola and cholera have slashed death rates by 60% over 23 years. Analyzing 210 incidents in 49 countries, researchers uncovered a staggering $32 billion in economic savings from lives saved and disabilities prevented, underscoring the critical role of vaccination programs in global health.