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For decades, the search for a better TB vaccine has produced few breakthroughs. Now, several promising vaccines candidates are advancing through late-stage development, with the possibility of new TB vaccines as early as 2029. A new survey from Sabin and the Stop TB Partnership suggests it will be harder than ever to introduce and deliver these new vaccines, and the world is simply not ready. Hear the latest episode of Sabin's “Inside Vaccines: Where Global Health and Science Meet” podcast, where Sabin’s President of Global Immunization, Dr. Rebecca Martin, interviews Dr. Lucica Ditiu, Executive Director of Stop TB Partnership, about why the survey showed it is urgent to prepare now – and what will it take to ensure that the new vaccines become a public health breakthrough. Available on Apple and Spotify or YouTube 👇 https://ow.ly/iYnS51036pt

In this edition of the Sabin Vaccine Wire, we highlight the 2026 Sabin Awards Ceremony, the moving remarks winners shared about their journeys through the field of immunization, and their hopes for work yet to come.

They toil for years, chasing the tantalizing promise of preventing devastating disease. They often have small budgets and little recognition. Yet when they strike gold, the entire world benefits. Vaccinologists — some of the unsung heroes of global public health – work behind the scenes in laboratories around the world seeking to end suffering and death. For one night, they are in the spotlight. Read about the Sabin Awards, a prestigious honor which for the past 30 years has recognized those who spent their lives saving millions of others. And see how to join us at this year’s celebration on May 12 via livestream.

Awarded annually, the Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal and Rising Star Award honor individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to immunization and global health. We are pleased to announce our 2026 recipients! 📣 🏅 Our 2026 Gold Medal awardees are Professor Ugur Sahin, MD and Professor Özlem Türeci, MD, honored for their role in turning the tide of the COVID-19 pandemic and their efforts to support access to novel medicines globally. // BioNTech SE 🌟 Our 2026 Rising Star Award winner is Dr. Senjuti Saha, honored for using genomics to inform the rollout of the world’s largest typhoid vaccine program, protecting millions of children in Bangladesh. // Child Health Research Foundation (CHRF) Stay tuned for livestream details that will allow you to join this year’s Sabin Awards Ceremony no matter where you are around the globe. Learn more about our honorees ⤵️ https://ow.ly/Pgei50YxONj

In this Spotlight edition of the Sabin Vaccine Wire, we reflect on Sabin’s 2025 outbreak response and the evolving global immunization landscape. When Ethiopia faced its first-ever Marburg outbreak, the country requested swift assistance — and we were able to leverage prior experience and existing partnerships to deliver our vaccine candidate as quickly as possible. We also spent the year thoughtfully recalibrating our global immunization strategy, staying focused on evidence, equity, and country leadership amid public health disruption. Read reflections from CEO Amy Finan, President of R&D Kelly Lyn Warfield, and President of Global Immunization Rebecca Martin.

Join us for the final session of our virtual #HPV Vaccine Rollout Dialogue Series, co-hosted by Sabin and UNICEF. The conclusion of this series will focus on countering HPV misinformation through evidence, trust, and effective communication, and will feature ⤵️ 🔹 A global perspective on health misinformation 🔹 Real-world examples from Pakistan and Nepal, highlighting practical strategies used to counter misinformation, promote credible information sources, build community trust, and more 🔹 Essential peer-to-peer learning, open dialogue, and audience participation 📅 February 17, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 PM GMT 🔗 Details & registration: https://bit.ly/4qQVjc0