This supports continued vaccination programs and demonstrates why investment in population health monitoring delivers critical insights.

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The findings:
👉 Children were far more likely to experience serious heart and inflammatory problems after catching COVID-19 than after being vaccinated
👉 Blood clots increased after infection but not after vaccination
👉 Health risks lasted much longer after infection

"These complications are really rare overall," says Professor Angela Wood. "But risks were generally higher and lasted longer after infection than after vaccination."

Rwanda's approach shows that eliminating cervical cancer isn't just about reaching a target — it's about maintaining the systems that keep women safe. Read more about this inspiring story: bit.ly/43fmROK

Their work currently focuses on volunteer health workers going door to door to ensure every woman aged between 30 and 49 gets screened for cervical cancer, and into treatment if she needs it.

For many babies, RSV is more than a seasonal illness, it’s a deadly threat, especially for children in lower-income countries. A new maternal vaccine could change that, shielding infants from the moment they’re born. Read more about this live-saving development: bit.ly/4oUF4JM via @path.org

RSV claims the lives of 100,000 children each year and 99% of these deaths occur in lower-income countries. Together with our partners, we are committed to ensuring the first-ever maternal RSV vaccine will protect the most-at risk newborns and infants around the world. #RSVAwarenessWeek2025

A new study reveals that aging itself rewires the immune system in very specific ways resulting in weaker antibody responses, even to well-matched vaccines.

Dig into the study findings on VaccinesWork: bit.ly/3JGzYSa

In many communities, TBAs remain the only option where primary health care doesn't exist.

Nigeria needs more clinics and midwives. But with better training, compensation and support, TBAs can make even more impact where it’s needed the most. bit.ly/47MnG30

Traditional birth attendants like Stella Emmanuel work for little pay: "recharge card money," she calls it. Rising inflation makes it harder. But still, they show up, bridging the gap between home births and formal healthcare.

Since 2023, organisations have trained over 200 traditional birth attendants across 12 Nigerian states in safe delivery, recognising complications and ensuring day-one vaccinations.

The impact 👉 mothers and newborns who'd never reach a clinic are now connected to life-saving care.