THE ALBERT B. SABIN VACCINE INSTITUTE INC

Results: Working with country leaders in Cameroon, Mali and Georgia to increase 2016 domestic immunization budgets by an average of 42% Collaborating with the governments of Nigeria, Nepal and Uganda to enact laws expanding and protecting funding for immunization Establishing the burden of typhoid in developing countries through a large, landmark surveillance study Unifying the global health community on critical vaccine issues, including disease burden, vaccine impact and recommendations for introduction Training immunization professionals from 18 countries to expand programs & communicate with media Driving more effective, accurate media coverage on vaccines by equipping journalists from 18 countries with the latest information on disease and immunization Strengthening laboratory capacity for vaccine research to prevent outbreaks in Saudi Arabia and Malaysia Preparing immunization managers from 30 countries to advance vaccine acceptance and demand using proven tools and effective communication strategies Providing professionals with tactics, tools and resources to inoculate against misinformation by addressing behaviors and perceptions of vaccination to encourage confidence in vaccines Advancing vaccine candidates for schistosomiasis, human hookworm disease and Chagas disease through clinical trials Expanding local clinical trial capacity by working with institutions in Brazil, Gabon and Uganda to perform clinical trials

Target demographics: Researchers, policy makers and immunization professionals working to extend the benefits of immunization to everyone, everywhere

Geographic areas served: Africa, Asia and Pacific Islands, Latin America and the Caribbean

Programs: The Sabin Vaccine Institute is a leading advocate for expanding vaccine access and uptake globally, advancing vaccine research and development, and amplifying vaccine knowledge and innovation. Unlocking the potential of vaccines through partnership, Sabin has built a robust ecosystem of funders, innovators, implementers, practitioners, policy makers and public stakeholders to advance its vision of a future free from preventable diseases. As a non-profit with more than two decades of experience, Sabin is committed to finding solutions that last and extending the full benefits of vaccines to all people, regardless of who they are or where they live. At Sabin, we believe in the power of vaccines to change the world. For more information, visit www.sabin.org and follow us on Twitter, @SabinVaccine.