Vaccine for the rescue of tens of millions of people out of poverty

By 2030, vaccines will not only save the lives of millions of people around the world but also help 24 million people in the world's poorest countries escape poverty.

That is the latest study by Harvard University in collaboration with the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi) and published in the Health Affairs magazine of the United States.

The study has calculated the health and economic impact of vaccines against 10 diseases in 41 developing countries.

It is estimated that vaccinations from 2016 to 2030 will save 36 million deaths worldwide.

Vaccination against influenza in Ajaccio, Corsica, France.(Source: AFP / VNA).

Meanwhile, the cost of health care due to sudden illnesses every year will push about 150 million people into poverty, making this the main reason pushing families below the World Bank's poverty line. with an income below 1.9 USD / day.

According to Gavi Executive Director, Dr. Seth Berkley, the vaccine not only saves lives but also has great economic impact on families, communities and economies.

Research results show that vaccines will have the greatest impact in reducing the number of people who are poor due to the cost of treating preventable diseases.

Specifically, hepatitis B vaccination helps about 14 million people escape poverty, followed by measles vaccination - with 5 million people, and A meningococcal vaccine - 3 million people.

So far, measles vaccines have helped 22 million people escape the total risk of death of 36 million lives worldwide.

The researchers concluded that vaccination in the poorest regions of the world would have the strongest impact in reducing the number of deaths and the number of people falling into poverty due to health care costs. high.

According to research, sustainable investment in vaccines can contribute more to achieving the UN's sustainable development goals.

A study by Johns Hopkins University in early 2016 and published in Health Affairs, for every $ 1 invested in vaccination, saved $ 16 in health care and loss of productivity due to illness. cause.

If the greater benefit of people living longer and healthier is calculated, then 1 USD invested in vaccination brings a profit of up to 44 USD.