Prof. Nicaise Ndembi is the Deputy Director General of the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) and Regional Director for Africa. A virologist whose early research...

In our “Coffee with the Expert” section, we were honored to feature Professor Nicaise Ndembi, PhD. Prof. Ndembi is Deputy Director General and Regional...

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Latest impactful scientific publications that stand out for their potential bearing on healthcare. We introduce groundbreaking research findings, innovative treatment modalities, results from phase 1 to 3 vaccine clinical trials, or paradigm-shifting discoveries that redefine our understanding of infectious diseases and therapeutic approaches for all vaccine-preventable diseases.

Nipah Virus Overview Nipah virus (Henipavirus nipahense, NiV) is a zoonotic, single-stranded, negative-sense RNA virus in the genus Henipavirus, family Paramyxoviridae. First identified in...

Introduction: The global cholera situation continues to worsen, driven by conflict, poverty, and fragile health systems, and now represents a major public health emergency across...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) is responsible for regulating vaccine use in the United States. The general stages...

Pharmacovigilance in vaccines is the indispensable science and systematic discipline dedicated to detecting, assessing, understanding, and preventing adverse events following immunization, thereby safeguarding unwavering...