The Aliko Dangote Foundation has signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global health partners to strengthen routine immunization in Chad.
The partners include the Gates Foundation, GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and the Government of Chad.
The MoU aims to strengthen routine immunization across Chad’s 13 provinces over the next three years, building on an initial agreement signed in 2019.
The partnership will support the Government of Chad to increase routine immunization coverage, mobilize resources, and enhance disease surveillance, health worker training, and vaccine supply chains.
The CEO of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, Zouera Youssoufou, emphasized the importance of collaboration and sustained investment in health systems to protect every child in Chad.
The Prime Minister of Chad, Allamaye Halina, underscored the country’s commitment to achieving universal immunization coverage and eliminating preventable childhood diseases.
The partnership is expected to promote community engagement, build sustainable local capacity, and support the Government of Chad’s National Immunization Strategy.
The Gates Foundation has committed $3 million over three years to support the implementation of the MoU and vaccination coverage survey.
