Nearly 700 million of the world's poorest people rely on livestock for their survival. Right now, the widespread loss of animals through disease devastates the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world. In spite of the crucial link between animal health and human health, between livestock and livelihood, only 4% of international aid is directed to agricultural needs in developing countries.

A not-for-profit global alliance of public, private and government partners, GALVmed is protecting livestock and saving human life by making livestock vaccines, diagnostics and medicines accessible and affordable to the millions for whom livestock is a lifeline. With offices in the United Kingdom and Africa, GALVmed is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Department for International Development.

GALVmed began operations in November 2005. Since then, it has played an integral role in increasing the resources dedicated to the development of diagnostics, vaccines and medicines to tackle livestock diseases. GALVmed is committed to:

• Raising awareness about the links between livestock health, economic development and human health.
• Ensuring that resources from its private, governmental and public partners are used to efficiently distribute quality livestock diagnostics, vaccines and medicines to rural livestock keepers.
• Advancing innovation in this field and plans to develop, register and launch four to six vaccines, pharmaceutical or diagnostic products by 2015 (minimum targets).

Vision & Mission
GALVmed protects livestock and saves human lives by developing products and sustainable partnerships to help poor, rural farmers and livestock keepers around the world.

Partners & Supporters
GALVmed depends on its relationships with leading agricultural NGOs, health and development agencies and pharmaceutical companies for communications and advocacy support.

Leadership
Our leaders have broad experience that includes a wide range of public bodies, private companies, and non-governmental organisations.

Policies
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Careers
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Contacts
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