9.5m children received no routine vaccine in 57 countries in 2025 – Gavi

Premium Times Nigeria | 08-10-2026 05:55pm |

Gavi has reported that 9.5 million children in 57 countries received no routine vaccines in 2025. The organization defines zero-dose children as infants who have not received the first dose of a diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis-containing vaccine by the end of their first year. This data highlights a significant gap in global immunization efforts.

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