Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. Health Minister Dr. Austin Demby has shared Sierra Leone’s progress on immunization while highlighting Africa’s role in global health at the Gavi Ministerial Reception on the Leap Initiative, themed “Catalyzing Country Ownership: Africa’s Leadership in the Gavi Leap.”
Sierra Leone has been ranked among Africa’s top performers in immunization for five consecutive years. Between 2024 and 2025, the country contributed USD $1 million to Gavi, the global vaccine alliance, and reduced the number of zero-dose children from 45,000 in 2022 to fewer than 10,000 by the end of 2024.
These milestones reflect the country’s alignment with the Global Immunization Agenda 2030 and the Africa Regional Strategic Plan on Immunization.
“Our mission is clear: to reduce zero-dose children and leave no one behind. We are building a healthier and safer future for our children and our people,” Dr. Demby said.
His address, delivered on the eve of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa (RC75) Conference in Lusaka, Zambia, set the stage for discussions expected to influence vaccination strategies across the continent.
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