GAVI-ALLIANCE ACTIVITIES AND CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS’ ROLES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Umar Ibrahim1, & Umar Farouk Ismail2
1Health and Human Services Secretariat, Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCDA Secretariat, 11 Kapital Road, Garki Area 11, Abuja-FCT
2 World Health Organizations, Regional Office Jalingo, Taraba State
Email: umarsap@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT
Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunizations (GAVI Alliance) in partnership with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) saved several millions lives through immunization services, in line with Sustainable Development Goals number 3 (SDG 3) stipulations. Indeed, most of SDG 3 targets are vaccines and partnership dependent. As such, the article assessed the contributions of GAVI-Alliance in partnerships with CSOs by exploring GAVI Alliance activities, CSOs roles, challenges encountered and areas in need of further research on immunization in developing countries; utilizing desk top survey review approach for the narrative. GAVI Alliance had successfully support immunizations of over 500 million children, preventing around 7 million deaths. However, insecurity and inadequate financing among other challenges are identified as obstacles to successful implementation of immunization projects. Therefore, partnership among governance sectors, as demonstrated by GAVI Alliance is a sure means of meeting SDG 3 targets by 2030.
Keywords: GAVI-Alliance, CSOs, SDG 3, Vaccines, Partnership
