Transforming Global Health in 2019 At CHAI, we follow a core set of values that guide our work. With each new program we take on, our approach remains the same: we work on large, ambitious projects; to make healthcare delivery more efficient; and with governments so change can be sustained without our support. The results have been transformational...
Closing the gap. As we looked through our blog posts from the past 12 months in preparation for our usual end-of-year roundup, the term surfaced again and again. It is a favorite in the global health community. There, closing the gap often means reducing or eliminating inequities in health systems and the communities they serve in low- and middle-i...
We are pleased to release the Clinton Health Access Initiative’s 2018 Annual Report. We thank our many partners and donors for their tireless commitment to saving lives and ensuring that all people, no matter where they live, have access to quality, affordable health services. Highlights of this year’s report include: – A breakthrough pricing agree...
We are pleased to release the Clinton Health Access Initiative’s 2018 Annual Report. We thank our many partners and donors for their tireless commitment to saving lives and ensuring that all people, no matter where they live, have access to quality, affordable health services. The theme for this year’s report is ‘Our Approach in Action’ and you wil...
We are pleased to release the Clinton Health Access Initiative’s 2018 Annual Report. We thank our many partners and donors for their tireless commitment to saving lives and ensuring that all people, no matter where they live, have access to quality, affordable health services. The theme for this year’s report is ‘Our Approach in Action’ and you wil...
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Author: Akachi Mbogu, Abiola Ojumu, Dr. Sebastian Ilomuanya, Temidayo Ogunrinu, Dr. Shola Dele-Olowu, and Dr. Owens Wiwa Every day at primary health centers across Nigeria, the Officer In-Charge (OIC) manages the routine immunization (RI) program, which ensures that hundreds of children under the age of one safely receive their required vaccination...
By: Akachi Mbogu, Abiola Ojumu, Dr. Sebastian Ilomuanya, Temidayo Ogunrinu, Dr. Shola Dele-Olowu, and Dr. Owens Wiwa Every day at primary health centers across Nigeria, the Officer In-Charge (OIC) manages the routine immunization (RI) program, which ensures that hundreds of children under the age of one safely receive their required vaccinations at...
We are working with partners to transform the cold chain equipment market to increase access to affordable, optimal technology that is needed to protect about $1 billion worth of vaccines annually from damage due to exposure to freezing temperatures. Read through our case study to learn about how we are helping impact the refrigerator market for lo...
We are pleased to release the Clinton Health Access Initiative’s 2017 Annual Report. Thanks to the continued support of our donors, the leadership of our partner governments, and our strong relationships with local communities, global organizations, other NGOs, and health service providers, CHAI has achieved some remarkable milestones over the ye...
We are pleased to release the Clinton Health Access Initiative’s 2017 Annual Report. Thanks to the continued support of our donors, the leadership of our partner governments, and our strong relationships with local communities, global organizations, other NGOs, and health service providers, CHAI has achieved some remarkable milestones over the ye...
Author: Julia Roper, Associate-New Vaccine Introduction, and Tsepang Tsolele, Associate-Vaccines Rotavirus is the most common cause of diarrheal disease among children. In fact, nearly every child who is not vaccinated will experience rotavirus at some point by age five. For children in countries without access to vaccinations and treatment, rotavi...
Aziz Sheshe is the Regional Vaccine and Immunization Officer for Tanzania’s Arusha region. He has been working with the government’s immunization program for the past 15 years. Aziz oversees immunization services at more than 300 health facilities across the region, with almost 260,000 children falling under his jurisdiction. His commitment to and ...
Author: Sarah Snidal, Senior Associate, New Vaccine Introduction, Global Vaccines Delivery Team There is a major global equity gap in cervical cancer prevention. Approximately 266,000 cervical cancer deaths and 528,000 new cases occur each year, making it the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide. Nearly 90 percent of the global deaths fr...
To address these barriers to access, CHAI is pursuing four strategic objectives to support governments to increase access to immunization, ensuring that more children are protected from vaccine-preventable diseases. These objectives are to: 1. Increase the speed and efficiency with which new vaccines are introduced in developing countries;2. Enhanc...