A major landmark study to be published by ‘The Lancet’ reveals that global immunization efforts have saved an estimated 154 million livesover the past half-century

A ground-breaking study, soon to be published in The Lancet, has revealed a significant milestone in global immunization efforts: an estimated 154 million lives saved over the past half-century. Led by the World Health Organization (WHO), the study underscores the profound impact of vaccination on global health, particularly on infant mortality rates.
 
The study highlights immunization as the most impactful health intervention in ensuring infant survival and long-term health. Of the lives saved, a staggering 101 million were infants, showcasing the pivotal role of vaccination in preventing childhood mortality. Notably, the measles vaccine emerged as the most influential, responsible for 60 percent of lives saved through immunization efforts.
 
Over the past five decades, vaccination against 14 diseases has contributed to a 40% reduction in global infant mortality rates, with the African Region experiencing over 50 percent fewer deaths. This success underscores the critical importance of vaccination programs in safe
 
WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, lauded vaccines as a monumental achievement in 1public health, crediting them with eradicating smallpox and bringing humanity closer to eliminating polio. With ongoing research, investment, and collaboration, Dr. Tedros believes millions more lives can be saved in the next 50 years