In April 2025, vaccine shortages forced Kenyan families to cross borders for routine shots. The Global Health Advocacy Incubator's new podcast episode explores what went wrong—and the solutions that can keep immunization systems strong and children protected. Tune in: https://www.advocacyincubator.org/one-shot-long-life/episode-6-reversing-kenyas-vaccine-stockouts
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Kenya Vaccine Stockouts 2025: 12 Counties Hit,
Policy Reforms & Health Advocacy Wins
In April 2025, vaccine stockouts hit 12 counties in Kenya.
Families crossed borders for routine shots despite a 127
billion shilling health budget.
The Global Health Advocacy
Incubator's podcast analyzes
the crisis, with host Abel Akara
Ticha joined by Hon. James
Nyikal and Faith Ndungu.
Mothers were turned away from clinics while families traveled to Uganda for vaccines.
Experts warn of looming measles outbreaks and rising polio-related disabilities.
With Gavi support ending in 2029, the episode
explores social health insurance, reforms, and
advocacy wins by the Kenya Women's
Parliamentary Association.
Kenya maintains 80% national immunization coverage
as of May 2025. The Kenya Bio-Vaccines Institute
partners with KEMRI to strengthen supply chains.
This episode delivers actionable insights for health advocates and policymakers working to build
stronger, more resilient immunization systems across Africa.
https://www.advocacyincubator.org/one-shot-long-life/episode-6-reversing-kenyas-vaccine-stockouts
https://www.advocacyincubator.org/one-shot-long-life/episode-6-reversing-kenyas-vaccine-stockouts
Go to https://www.advocacyincubator.org/one-shot-long-life/episode-
6-reversing-kenyas-vaccine-stockouts to find out more.
Policy Reforms & Health Advocacy Wins
In April 2025, vaccine stockouts hit 12 counties in Kenya.
Families crossed borders for routine shots despite a 127
billion shilling health budget.
The Global Health Advocacy
Incubator's podcast analyzes
the crisis, with host Abel Akara
Ticha joined by Hon. James
Nyikal and Faith Ndungu.
Mothers were turned away from clinics while families traveled to Uganda for vaccines.
Experts warn of looming measles outbreaks and rising polio-related disabilities.
With Gavi support ending in 2029, the episode
explores social health insurance, reforms, and
advocacy wins by the Kenya Women's
Parliamentary Association.
Kenya maintains 80% national immunization coverage
as of May 2025. The Kenya Bio-Vaccines Institute
partners with KEMRI to strengthen supply chains.
This episode delivers actionable insights for health advocates and policymakers working to build
stronger, more resilient immunization systems across Africa.
https://www.advocacyincubator.org/one-shot-long-life/episode-6-reversing-kenyas-vaccine-stockouts
https://www.advocacyincubator.org/one-shot-long-life/episode-6-reversing-kenyas-vaccine-stockouts
Go to https://www.advocacyincubator.org/one-shot-long-life/episode-
6-reversing-kenyas-vaccine-stockouts to find out more.