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Keith Klugman @findingpneumo

Director of Pneumonia @Gatesfoundation Views are my personal views, not those of GF

Joined June 2014
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Pneumococcal & rotavirus vaccines are now part of South Sudan’s national immunization schedule, targeting two leading infectious killers of children worldwide. Congrats to South Sudan on this powerful step towards a healthier future. rb.gy/o0xrdr

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Congrats to @Kate_L_Obrien, @SabinVaccine’s 2025 Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal Awardee. Her leadership across IVAC, Gavi, and WHO has shaped global immunization efforts & helped protect millions of children from preventable diseases.
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@sabinvaccine
14 May 2025
Last night, we were so pleased to award the Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal to the @WHO's Dr. Katherine O'Brien (@Kate_L_OBrien), and the Rising Star Award to Dr. Livancliff Mbianke (@m_mbianke) of Cameroon. 📽️ Watch the ceremony, and hear from both recipients ⤵️ youtube.com/live/yu7HnO-VlVs 📝 Learn more about these awards and the work of the awardees ⤵️ sabin.org/resources/noted-va…
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I’ve spent decades working to protect children from pneumonia. This #WorldImmunizationWeek, I’m reminded of the power of vaccines to save lives. It’s #HumanlyPossible to work towards a healthier future, together. who.int/news/item/24-04-2025…

Increases in vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks threaten years of progress, warn WHO, UNICEF,...

Immunization efforts are under growing threat as misinformation, population growth, humanitarian crises and funding cuts jeopardize progress and leave millions of children, adolescents and adults at...

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This week, Somalia added pneumonia & rotavirus vaccines to its immunization schedule. 💉 This introduction will help protect against 2 of the leading infectious killers of children under the age of 5. Congrats to Somalia & partners. rb.gy/21b02q

Somalia launches nationwide vaccination against pneumococcal disease and rotavirus diarrhoea

The Federal Republic of Somalia has introduced vaccines against pneumococcal infections and rotavirus diarrhoea into its national immunization programme.

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Pneumonia is the #1 infectious killer of children, but vaccine costs can limit how many children are reached. New guidance from @WHO SAGE says that countries with strong PCV programs can switch to a reduced dosing schedule to save resources & expand reach. tinyurl.com/36sbrm8f
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Promising news: for the first time, @WHO has prequalified a maternal RSV vaccine to protect infants. Now, we are working on how to deliver it in lower-income countries, where 99% of RSV deaths occur to protect those most at risk. rb.gy/vti4ox

Gavi welcomes first-ever prequalification of a maternal RSV vaccine

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance welcomes the first-ever prequalification of a maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine to protect infants by the World Health Organization (WHO). This is an...

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Excited that @EU_Commission & @EUCouncil will host @Gavi’s pledging summit next year with @gatesfoundation. By working together to support Gavi's future funding needs, we can save lives and protect more children against vaccine-preventable disease. bit.ly/4in7cCA

European Union and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to co-host Gavi High Level Pledging Summit

The European Union and the Gates Foundation, together with the close support of other Gavi donors and implementing countries, will co-host the Gavi 6.0 pledging Summit.

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Thanks to immunization, we’ve made tremendous progress against pneumonia. But with over 700,000 children still dying each year, our work isn't done yet. This #WorldPneumoniaDay, learn more from @Gavi about what's needed to ensure all children are protected.
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
@gavi
12 Nov 2024
Since 2009, deaths from childhood pneumonia have nearly halved – but the fight isn’t over. Discover what’s next in tackling this deadly disease on #WorldPneumoniaDay and beyond: bit.ly/4fGMlIv
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Exciting to see @PATHtweets launch new Vaccine Cost Calculators for rotavirus & pneumococcal vaccines. These simple tools can help countries compare vaccine products and costs to ensure their immunization programs protect more children from these deadly diseases.
PATH@PATHtweets
7 Oct 2024
Vaccines are a #GlobalHealth best buy, but it’s hard to easily compare product costs. Our Vaccine Cost Calculators can help both middle-income and @Gavi-eligible countries make decisions about #rotavirus and #pneumococcal vaccines: bit.ly/3Bu5uyB #VaccinesWork
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Around half of all meningitis deaths are in children under 5 years old, many of whom live in Sub-Saharan Africa. Thankfully, we have vaccines to prevent meningitis. Now, it’s critical to support @Gavi to ensure these vaccines reach every child who needs them. #WorldMeningitisDay
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From overcoming meningitis & polio to becoming @Paralympics athletes, the journeys of @Anne_W_Strike & Ellie Challis @xxebobxx are truly inspiring. With partners like @Gavi, @WHO and @EndPolioNow we can expand access to life-saving vaccines.
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Measles is the most transmissible disease known to science, making it a dangerous threat to people everywhere, but especially to children without access to measles vaccines. Now more than ever, we must ensure these life-saving tools are accessible to all: gatesfoundation.org/ideas/ar…

What to know about recent measles outbreaks worldwide

An immunization expert explains why, despite remarkable gains against the virus since 2000, measles continues to be a threat to children under age 5 all over the world.

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New data shows an increase in global pneumonia vaccine coverage from 52% to 55%. For millions of children around the world, pneumonia vaccines can be the difference between life and death. Ensuring all children have access to these vaccines is essential. shorturl.at/yDzIS

UN alarmed as childhood immunization levels stall

Some 2.7 million additional children remained un- or under-vaccinated last year compared to the pre-pandemic levels in 2019,

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Well done guys - important insights into the timelines of pneumococcal geographic transmission
Sophie Belman@BelmanSophie
3 Jul 2024
Replying to @BelmanSophie
This was a long endeavor and I can't imagine it without everyone that helped and I'm really pleased with the final result. The preprint was out a while ago but the final manuscript incorporates some great new analyses. @sangerinstitute @PDUCambridge
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Over fifty years, vaccines have helped reduced infant mortality globally by 40% - offering hundreds of millions of babies the chance to lead healthy lives. By continuing to invest in vaccines, it's #HumanlyPossible to ensure our world's most vulnerable populations are protected.
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New data show that in 50 years, vaccines saved ~154M lives from some our world's deadliest diseases for children, including pneumonia. By improving access to them, it's #HumanlyPossible to create healthier futures for all.
Gates Foundation
@gatesfoundation
24 Apr 2024
This #WorldImmunizationWeek we're celebrating a remarkable milestone. New data from @WHO & @TheLancet shows that vaccines have saved 154M lives over the last 50 years thanks to the efforts of countries, partners, and health workers to deliver them worldwide.
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Growing evidence that two doses of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) provide sufficient protection against #pneumonia - the leading infectious killer of young children. This research is critical to help increase coverage & save more lives around the world.
Every Breath Counts
@EBCCoalition
18 Mar 2024
Evidence builds that 2 doses of PCV are as effective as 3 or more. Why does this matter so much for child survival? Find out 👉stoppneumonia.org/reduced-do… #ISPPD13 #ChildSurvivalAction #VaccinesWork #SDGs @gavi @pahowho @UNICEFhealth @AfricaCDC @TheLancetInfDis @LizSzabo
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Measles is almost entirely preventable with vaccines, yet new @WHO data shows that cases are rising dramatically in Europe. By stepping up immunization efforts around the world, we can keep children safe and end this disease once and for all. bbc.com/news/health-68068226

Alarming 45-fold rise in measles in Europe - WHO

Urgent measures are needed now to stop further spread, the World Health Organization says.

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Extending a warm welcome to @SaniaNishtar as she leads @gavi’s next phase as CEO. I look forward to her leadership during this critical period to help deliver on our shared mission: a world where every child can access life-saving vaccines and live healthy, productive lives.
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
@gavi
11 Jan 2024
We are delighted to announce that the Gavi Board has approved the appointment of Senator Dr @SaniaNishtar as Gavi's Chief Executive Officer as of March 2024! bit.ly/3RSpEGX
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Such an honor to get this recognition from my Alma Mater
Wits University
@WitsUniversity
15 Dec 2023
Congratulations to Professor Keith Klugman for receiving a well-deserved honorary doctorate in recognition of his exceptional contributions to global health, specifically in the vital mission of reducing infant mortality from pneumonia. Read More: shorturl.at/egsz1 #Wits
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