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Burkina Malaria Halves; Gavi Hits Vaccine Records, Funding Gaps Loom

7/16/2026

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Burkina Faso saw a 32% drop in malaria cases between 2024 and 2025 after expanding to all 70 districts.
Gavi reported 95 million girls in low-income nations received the HPV vaccine, beating its 2025 target of 86 million.
In 2025, Gavi immunised a record 73 million children, achieving 88% DTP1 coverage and cutting zero-dose children by 640,000.
The Gavi 6.0 2026-2030 plan lacks full financing, prompting calls for more domestic and donor support.

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Story summary

Burkina Faso saw a 32% drop in malaria cases between 2024 and 2025 after expanding to all 70 districts.
Gavi reported 95 million girls in low-income nations received the HPV vaccine, beating its 2025 target of 86 million.
In 2025, Gavi immunised a record 73 million children, achieving 88% DTP1 coverage and cutting zero-dose children by 640,000.
The Gavi 6.0 2026-2030 plan lacks full financing, prompting calls for more domestic and donor support.