Keith Klugman

Director of Pneumonia @Gatesfoundation Views are my personal views, not those of GF

[Keith Klugman @findingpneumo]

Pneumococcal & rotavirus vaccines are now part of South Sudan’s national immunization schedule, targeting two leading infectious killers of children worldwide.
Congrats to South Sudan on this powerful step towards a healthier future. https://t.co/2R4tJek1bY

[Keith Klugman @findingpneumo]

Congrats to @Kate_L_Obrien, @SabinVaccine’s 2025 Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal Awardee. Her leadership across IVAC, Gavi, and WHO has shaped global immunization efforts & helped protect millions of children from preventable diseases.

[Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine]

Last night, we were so pleased to award the Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal to the @WHO's Dr. Katherine O'Brien (@Kate_L_OBrien), and the Rising Star Award to Dr. Livancliff Mbianke (@m_mbianke) of Cameroon.

📽️ Watch the ceremony, and hear from both recipients ⤵️
https://t.co/mbSXGSrCBN

📝 Learn more about these awards and the work of the awardees ⤵️
https://t.co/I7Jet6oIRy

[Keith Klugman @findingpneumo]

I’ve spent decades working to protect children from pneumonia. This #WorldImmunizationWeek, I’m reminded of the power of vaccines to save lives. It’s #HumanlyPossible to work towards a healthier future, together. https://t.co/S8Kcau0dW2

[Keith Klugman @findingpneumo]

This week, Somalia added pneumonia & rotavirus vaccines to its immunization schedule. 💉
This introduction will help protect against 2 of the leading infectious killers of children under the age of 5. Congrats to Somalia & partners. https://t.co/DKeB3cKgFf

[Keith Klugman @findingpneumo]

Pneumonia is the #1 infectious killer of children, but vaccine costs can limit how many children are reached. New guidance from @WHO SAGE says that countries with strong PCV programs can switch to a reduced dosing schedule to save resources & expand reach. https://t.co/6ZAhxdD50K

[Keith Klugman @findingpneumo]

Promising news: for the first time, @WHO has prequalified a maternal RSV vaccine to protect infants. Now, we are working on how to deliver it in lower-income countries, where 99% of RSV deaths occur to protect those most at risk. https://t.co/fiqAzaEwNu

[Keith Klugman @findingpneumo]

Excited that @EU_Commission & @EUCouncil will host @Gavi’s pledging summit next year with @gatesfoundation. By working together to support Gavi's future funding needs, we can save lives and protect more children against vaccine-preventable disease. https://t.co/6NDuw1Qm5n

[Keith Klugman @findingpneumo]

Thanks to immunization, we’ve made tremendous progress against pneumonia. But with over 700,000 children still dying each year, our work isn't done yet. This #WorldPneumoniaDay, learn more from @Gavi about what's needed to ensure all children are protected.

[Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance @gavi]

Since 2009, deaths from childhood pneumonia have nearly halved – but the fight isn’t over. Discover what’s next in tackling this deadly disease on #WorldPneumoniaDay and beyond: https://t.co/tLZHrtOr2u

[Keith Klugman @findingpneumo]

Exciting to see @PATHtweets launch new Vaccine Cost Calculators for rotavirus & pneumococcal vaccines.

These simple tools can help countries compare vaccine products and costs to ensure their immunization programs protect more children from these deadly diseases.

[PATH @PATHtweets]

Vaccines are a #GlobalHealth best buy, but it’s hard to easily compare product costs. Our Vaccine Cost Calculators can help both middle-income and @Gavi-eligible countries make decisions about #rotavirus and #pneumococcal vaccines: https://t.co/ImOP4hUk9y

#VaccinesWork

[Keith Klugman @findingpneumo]

Around half of all meningitis deaths are in children under 5 years old, many of whom live in Sub-Saharan Africa. Thankfully, we have vaccines to prevent meningitis.
Now, it’s critical to support @Gavi to ensure these vaccines reach every child who needs them. #WorldMeningitisDay

[Keith Klugman @findingpneumo]

From overcoming meningitis & polio to becoming @Paralympics athletes, the journeys of @Anne_W_Strike & Ellie Challis @xxebobxx are truly inspiring. With partners like @Gavi, @WHO and @EndPolioNow we can expand access to life-saving vaccines.

[Keith Klugman @findingpneumo]

Measles is the most transmissible disease known to science, making it a dangerous threat to people everywhere, but especially to children without access to measles vaccines.
Now more than ever, we must ensure these life-saving tools are accessible to all: https://t.co/OhOKcfhW6p

[Keith Klugman @findingpneumo]

New data shows an increase in global pneumonia vaccine coverage from 52% to 55%.
For millions of children around the world, pneumonia vaccines can be the difference between life and death. Ensuring all children have access to these vaccines is essential. https://t.co/k8Uk4e8P8d

[Keith Klugman @findingpneumo]

Well done guys - important insights into the timelines of pneumococcal geographic transmission

[Sophie Belman @BelmanSophie]

This was a long endeavor and I can't imagine it without everyone that helped and I'm really pleased with the final result. The preprint was out a while ago but the final manuscript incorporates some great new analyses. @sangerinstitute @PDUCambridge

[Keith Klugman @findingpneumo]

Over fifty years, vaccines have helped reduced infant mortality globally by 40% - offering hundreds of millions of babies the chance to lead healthy lives. By continuing to invest in vaccines, it's #HumanlyPossible to ensure our world's most vulnerable populations are protected.

[Keith Klugman @findingpneumo]

New data show that in 50 years, vaccines saved ~154M lives from some our world's deadliest diseases for children, including pneumonia. By improving access to them, it's #HumanlyPossible to create healthier futures for all.

[Gates Foundation @gatesfoundation]

This #WorldImmunizationWeek we're celebrating a remarkable milestone. New data from @WHO & @TheLancet shows that vaccines have saved 154M lives over the last 50 years thanks to the efforts of countries, partners, and health workers to deliver them worldwide.

[Keith Klugman @findingpneumo]

Growing evidence that two doses of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) provide sufficient protection against #pneumonia - the leading infectious killer of young children. This research is critical to help increase coverage & save more lives around the world.

[Every Breath Counts @EBCCoalition]

Evidence builds that 2 doses of PCV are as effective as 3 or more.

Why does this matter so much for child survival?

Find out 👉https://t.co/c2duhnQ7iy

#ISPPD13 #ChildSurvivalAction #VaccinesWork #SDGs @gavi @pahowho @UNICEFhealth @AfricaCDC @TheLancetInfDis @LizSzabo

[Keith Klugman @findingpneumo]

@krassenstein Just got a warning from Gates security about it!

[Keith Klugman @findingpneumo]

Measles is almost entirely preventable with vaccines, yet new @WHO data shows that cases are rising dramatically in Europe. By stepping up immunization efforts around the world, we can keep children safe and end this disease once and for all. https://t.co/ZFpFjhjyaj

[Keith Klugman @findingpneumo]

Extending a warm welcome to @SaniaNishtar as she leads @gavi’s next phase as CEO. I look forward to her leadership during this critical period to help deliver on our shared mission: a world where every child can access life-saving vaccines and live healthy, productive lives.

[Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance @gavi]

We are delighted to announce that the Gavi Board has approved the appointment of Senator Dr @SaniaNishtar as Gavi's Chief Executive Officer as of March 2024! https://t.co/mqPN356IUU