In Africa 500 million+ children have accessed routine vaccination since 2000, preventing 4 million+ deaths each year

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"Africa’s Monumental Vaccination Gains 

The first-ever comprehensive analysis of immunization in Africa has found that 500 million+ children have accessed routine vaccination since 2000, preventing 4 million+ deaths each year, reports the AP. 

Key breakthroughs detailed in the analysis, which was published by the WHO and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance:  

Measles vaccinations halved deaths from the virus, saving ~20 million lives since 2000, per UN News. 

The eradication of wild poliovirus in 2020 was a “historic milestone.” 

Meningitis deaths have fallen by nearly 40%. 

Maternal and neonatal tetanus have been eliminated in most countries.  

In 2024 alone, vaccines saved ~2 million lives. ...

10 countries account for 80% of children who haven’t received any vaccine in the region  ...

Meanwhile, health systems face growing vulnerability amid drastic funding cuts, particularly from the U.S; and global conflicts including the Iran war are disrupting critical supply chains." (Source)