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South Africa faces court hearing over opaque Covid-19 vaccine contracts

Aug 9 2023

Two years on, Saving Lives and Livelihoods initiative administers 32 million COVID-19 Vaccine doses and strengthens health systems in Africa

Aug 3 2023

The Saving Lives and Livelihoods initiative, a historic $1.5 billion partnership between Mastercard Foundation and the Africa CDC, has achieved significant milestones two years after its launch in June 2021. As of June 2023, the initiative has administered over 32 million COVID-19 vaccine doses, contributing to the full vaccination of 52 percent target population in Africa.

Op-Ed: The Big Catch Up: Recovering the Gains Made in Africa through Vaccinations

Aug 2 2023

The advent of vaccines has been one of the greatest achievements in modern medicine, eradicating and controlling several life-threatening diseases that were once widespread.