As cholera sweeps through Malawi and other African nations, the need has never been more pressing for increased efforts to ensure equitable access to lifesaving medicines. Malawi has conducted two oral cholera vaccination campaigns in 21 affected districts; however, unvaccinated districts are still at risk. Worldwide vaccine supplies are scarce as cholera has been surging globally, prompting the World Health Organization to suspend the standard two-dose strategy last October. The Vaccinate Our World initiative was launched by AHF during the COVID-19 pandemic to address the glaring discrepancies in vaccine access between rich and lower-income countries. AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is a global non-profit organization providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to over 1.7 million people in 45 countries worldwide in the US, Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, the Asia/Pacific Region, and Europe.
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