WHO: Vaccines Have Saved Over 150 Million Lives Worldwide
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The World Health Organization reported that 9.5 million children in Africa remain under-immunized, with 6.7 million not receiving any vaccines. This gap threatens progress in preventing infectious diseases despite vaccines saving over 150 million lives globally. The challenge highlights the need to increase vaccine access and coverage across African countries.
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- •WHO estimates vaccines have saved more than 150 million lives worldwide as of 2026.
- •Vaccines prevent approximately 1.8 million deaths annually across Africa.
- •As of April 2026, 9.5 million children in Africa are under-immunized according to WHO.
- •6.7 million children in Africa have not received any vaccines.
- •World Immunisation Week 2026 emphasized the importance of expanding vaccine coverage in Africa.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If African governments and international partners increase vaccine delivery and outreach then the number of under-immunized children could decrease, reducing preventable deaths and improving public health outcomes across the continent.
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AFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)WHO: 9.5m Children in Africa Remain Under-Immunized, 6.7m not VaccinatedAFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Vaccines prevent 1.8 million deaths yearly across Africa — WHOAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Vaccines have saved more than 150m lives – WHOAFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Vaccines are lifesavers, WHO insists as world immunisation week begins