
Dr. Sania Nishtar
Dr. Sania Nishtar is the CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. With over three decades of leadership at the national and global levels, Dr. Nishtar has built a reputation as a tireless advocate for health equity and an innovative thinker when it comes to solving complex challenges.
Latest Articles

Opinion: Here’s what today’s African vaccine accelerator launch means
over 1 year ago // Global health
The African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator launches today. It aims to invest at least $1 billion over 10 years to meet the global need for vaccine supply against key diseases.

Opinion: Why immunization is key to resilience in a changing world
almost 2 years ago // Global health
As the 77th World Health Assembly kicks off, building resilience deserves more attention.
Opinion: A new deal for health
almost 9 years ago // WHO election
As one of three finalists for the position of director-general of the World Health Organization, Sania Nishtar outlines her platform and priorities for reforming the agency.