As global donor support begins to wane, how can low- and middle-income countries ensure that every child is vaccinated? In this timely episode of One Shot, Long Life, we spotlight the aftermath of the April 2025 GHAI-convened Istanbul Parliamentary Forum, where lawmakers from 10 countries across Africa and Asia committed to champion advocacy for increasing domestic funding for immunization.

Join host Abel Akara Ticha in conversation with Vandana Shah, Vice President for Health Systems Strengthening at the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI), and Hon. Amos Magaji, Chair of Nigeria’s House Committee on Healthcare Services. Together, they explore how countries can build political will, strengthen accountability and adopt innovative financing approaches—such as earmarked health taxes—to sustain immunization programs.

Discover how legislators can push for timely fund releases, how better supply chains and data systems are key to vaccine delivery and why continued donor engagement remains crucial—even as countries move toward self-reliance. Hear firsthand how the Istanbul Call to Action is already influencing budgetary decisions and oversight in Nigeria and other countries.

This is a conversation about leadership, equity and the very real possibility of vaccinating every child—even in high-risk, underserved communities.

« One Shot, Long Life ! » se rend à Madagascar pour son deuxième épisode, révélant une initiative locale inspirante qui transforme le financement de la vaccination. Avec seulement 0,14 % du budget de la vaccination provenant de sources nationales et 85 % de la population vivant avec moins de 2 dollars par jour, découvrez comment des femmes maires mènent des efforts pour garantir un financement durable pour les vaccinations essentielles. L'animatrice Audrey Christiane Assamoa est rejointe par le Dr Eli Ramamonjisoa, Coordinateur national du programme de vaccination de GHAI à Madagascar, et Willy Beninandiana, Secrétaire exécutif de la plateforme HINA, pour discuter des défis du sous-financement, des solutions innovantes menées par la communauté, et de la mobilisation cruciale pour l'investissement national afin de protéger la santé des enfants. Découvrez le pouvoir du leadership local pour combler le fossé de la vaccination. « One Shot, Long Life ! » est une production du Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) en collaboration avec son réseau d'organisations de la société civile en Afrique et en Asie.

Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, confronts a staggering $200 million annual immunization financing gap and over 2.2 million Zero-Dose Children. As the country prepares for its transition away from Gavi support by 2028, securing sustainable financing for vaccines is paramount for public health.

In this inaugural episode of the "One Shot, Long Life!" podcast by GHAI, host Abel Akara Ticha dives deep into Nigeria's challenges and opportunities with leading vaccine advocacy champions: Chika Offor (CEO, Vaccine Network for Disease Control) and Prof. Emmanuel Alhassan (GHAI Country Coordinator, Nigeria).

Discover the barriers hindering domestic funding for immunization, including fiscal constraints and competing priorities. Learn about innovative strategies being pursued, such as establishing a first-line charge mechanism for the health budget and kickstarting local vaccine production. Explore the vital role of CSO advocacy and budget advocacy in pushing for increased vaccine coverage, strengthening health systems, integrating immunization into primary healthcare (PHC) services, and achieving vaccine equity.

Join us to understand the critical steps Nigeria is taking – and still needs to take – towards closing the immunization funding gap and ensuring a healthy future for every child. This episode explores the economic impact of immunization programs and the ongoing fight for health equity in Nigeria.