Sabin Vaccine Institute

As the regional health adviser for @UNICEF’s Eastern & Southern Africa region, Dr. Paul Ngwakum has ideas for reaching children and families who have missed routine vaccinations.

Watch Getting to Zero for his conversation with Dr. Sangwe Clovis.

🎥 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkegyNzE2Ds&t=1s

20 Years of Rotavirus Vaccines: Q&A with Dr. Michelle Groome Explore the impacts of Rotavirus on children’s health and how vaccination can protect against severe illness.

The Roger Glass lecture delivered by renowned rotavirus expert Dr. George Armah of the University of Ghana, and a tribute to rotavirus research trailblazers over the past 20 years.

Learn more from #rotavirus expert Dr. Michelle Groome: bit.ly/4gY8NyK

Presentations included updates on rotavirus research from countries such as South Africa, India, Malawi, Ghana, and Kenya.

Attendees heard from those exploring exciting new frontiers in preventing the leading cause of severe gastroenteritis in children younger than 5 years of age, including explorations of ways to improve access and effectiveness for rotavirus vaccines.

Progress and potential took center stage at the 15th International Rotavirus Symposium that drew to a close today in Cape Town, South Africa. 🧵

#Measles is a highly contagious, life-threatening disease — and though #VaccinesWork to prevent infection, numbers are on the rise, particularly among unvaccinated individuals.

Learn more ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4nukEqF

Nominations for our 2026 Gold Medal and Rising Star Award are open!

We are seeking to honor an individual or team who has made outstanding contributions to vaccinology or a complementary field. Know anyone?

Head to our portal to make a nomination: https://sabinawards.secure-platform.com/site/

Mark your calendars!

Nominations for our 2026 Sabin Gold Medal and Rising Star award open this Wednesday, October 1.

Learn more about our highest scientific honor and the criteria for consideration: https://bit.ly/46ZKxsl

“This remarkable effort highlights the power of partnerships and preparedness in addressing urgent public health needs.” - Sabin CEO Amy Finan

One year on from the 2024 Marburg outbreak in Rwanda, a look at what it took to get shots in arms within 10 days: https://bit.ly/4gBmpzq

Great program from our #GlobalHPVConsortium partner!

Our Vaccine Acceptance & Delivery Initiative is working with African NITAG and EPI members to gather insights and/or data from countries who have already made the transition from separate pentavalent and inactive poliovirus (IPV) vaccines to hexavalent vaccines.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4mxVmqr

Great spotlight on the work of 2019 Sabin Gold Medal awardee Dr. Carol Baker to develop a maternal vaccine for Group B streptococcus, and trials conducted by 2024 awardee Dr. Shabir Madhi. www.science.org/content/arti...

Noms for our 2026 awards will open soon... get your submissions ready!

Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, Director of Pan American Health Organization, provides insight into the political, cultural, & financial challenges faced in the quest to eliminate #CervicalCancer.

https://www.sabin.org/resources/no-waiting-until-tomorrow-a-qa-with-paho-director-dr-jarbas-barbosa/

On the next Getting to Zero, Dr. Paul Ngwakum, regional health adviser for UNICEF's Eastern and Southern Africa region, discusses some of the best ways to reach kids & families who have missed routine vaccinations.

Tune in this Friday at 12 p.m. ET ⤵️
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkegyNzE2Ds

An ancient disease makes yet another comeback Why cholera is striking in Africa. It's a disease that's easy to control with proper treatment. But without medical care, patients can perish quickly.

#Cholera can kill someone in a matter of hours if they do not receive prompt medical care. Cases of the disease have nearly doubled in Africa in the last 3 years.

Reporting from @npr.org ⤵️
https://www.npr.org/sections/goats-and-soda/2025/09/03/g-s1-86671/cholera-diarrhea-disease-africa

Vaccines have saved more than 150M lives over the past 50 years — that's 6 lives every minute — at a relatively low cost. Learn how #VaccinesWork and why they remain a critical tool to protect you from dangerous diseases.
https://www.sabin.org/resources/how-vaccines-protect-you-and-your-loved-ones/

Happy birthday to our namesake! 🥳

After developing the oral polio vaccine, Dr. Albert Sabin chose not to patent it in the hopes it could remain affordable and have the widest reach possible.

🔗 Learn more about Dr. Sabin: https://www.sabin.org/about/our-history/dr-albert-b-sabin/

Ethiopia's Integrated Measles Campaign Reaches 18.5 Million Under-Five Children | WHO | Regional Office for Africa Ethiopia has successfully completed its 2025 nationwide integrated measles campaign, reaching an impressive 18,570,244 children—99% of the targeted population. The ten-day campaign kicked off on 14 May 2025 across 12 regions, while Somali Region and Addis Ababa City Administration launched on 21 May and 26 May, respectively. The national launch event took place in Bishoftu, Oromia Region, led by the Ministry of Health in close collaboration with partners, community members, and political leaders.

This month in #Ethiopia, a campaign to vaccinate against #measles reached 18.5 million children under the age of 5. ⤵️
www.afro.who.int/cou...

More on measles, and why protection from the disease is so essential. ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4mNzzez

Celebrate 20 years of the rotavirus vaccine at the 15th International Rotavirus Symposium!

📍 Where? Cape Town, South Africa
⏰ When? September 30 – October 2, 2025

More details ⤵
https://www.eventsforce.net/sabin/frontend/reg/thome.csp?pageID=17391&ef_sel_menu=307&eventID=47

Vaccines exist to prevent the disease, and if not treated within 24 hours of fever onset, some cases of malaria can lead to severe complications or death.

Malaria Learn about malaria, its symptoms, transmission, and prevention, and get information on malaria vaccines.

#Malaria is transmitted through the bites from infected Anopheles mosquitoes and can also be spread via blood transfusions or contaminated needles.

Next week! 📣 Our Vaccination Acceptance Research Network hosts "Exploring the Impacts of Climate Change on Vaccination Services and Access."

📆 Thursday, August 28
⏰ 7:00 a.m. ET
🔗Details & Registration: https://boostcommunity.org/news/1304266

This series will spotlight proven strategies, community solutions, and innovative tools to reach children who have never received a single dose of vaccine.

📆 Thursday, August 28
⏰ 12:00 - 1:15 PM GMT
📝 Simultaneous French translation available!
🔗Details & Registration:

Join us for the Zero-Dose Learning Webinar Series, a dynamic series co-hosted by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and the Sabin's Boost Community, aimed at translating key insights from Gavi’s zero-dose resources into practical sessions for country-level implementers, partners, and frontline actors.

Millions of children around the world still miss out on life-saving vaccines. Who are these zero-dose children — and how can we ensure they are reached?

#Malaria, if not treated within 24 hours of fever onset, can lead to severe complications or death. 

What to know this #WorldMosquitoDay ⤵️
https://www.sabin.org/our-impact/disease-focus-areas/malaria/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=organic+social&utm_content=infographic_malaria+FAQ

Map shows states with most HPV-related cancers as 1 in 3 unaware of link Case numbers are higher in those states where more people are unaware of HPV or that there is a vaccine that can prevent it.

People in some U.S. states are more likely to be diagnosed with #HPV-related cancers than in others — potentially stemming from a lack of awareness of the true risk of the virus and the availability of a vaccine.

Reporting from @Newsweek ⤵️

You Can Now Vaccinate Yourself Against the Flu You no longer need a doctor to administer FluMist, the nasal flu vaccine.

A new flu vaccine option allows you to administer a nasal spray to yourself in the comfort of your own home — an exciting new development for doctors, public health experts, and folks who might want to skip an injection.

Reporting from @TIME ⤵️

Dr. Albert B. Sabin Sabin Vaccine Institute is founded on the legacy and vision of Dr. Albert B. Sabin, a leader in eradicating polio and advocate for vaccine access. Learn more.

“A scientist who is also a human being cannot rest while knowledge which might be used to reduce suffering rests on the shelf.” — Dr. Albert B. Sabin

Learn more about our namesake ⤵️

New R&D President Kelly Warfield: Energized to Drive Vaccine Innovation for Global Health Discover how Kelly Warfield intends to contribute to the Sabin Vaccine Institute with her extensive experience in research and development.

"Developing products into clinical candidates and licensed products requires meticulous coordination with internal teams, development partners, and regulatory agencies. Building and nurturing these relationships can be challenging but fiercely rewarding."

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