Global Immunization insights_February2024
Global Immunization Newsletter - February 2024
Message by the Director of the Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals, WHO
In the coming months, the global immunization community’s attention will be immersed in two pivotal events which will underscore the importance of vaccination in safeguarding public health and well-being.
Upcoming meetings
- 11 - 14 March: WHO SAGE Meeting, Geneva, Switzerland
19 - 20 March: mRNA R&D Establishing R&D consortia in South-East Asia, Singapore
19- 21 March: EYE Strategy Annual Partners' Meeting 2024
24 - 30 April: World Immunization Week 2024
26 April: WHO global stage event on Defeating meningitis, Paris, France
Stories
Rapid measles outbreak response critical to protect millions of children
The latest numbers from 2023 represent a rapid increase compared to the previous 3 years, and a risk for anyone in the Region who is not protected.
Defending Ukraine against vaccine-preventable diseases
Vaccination efforts have been strengthened in Ukraine, with 59 buses donated by WHO to the Ministry of Health as part of a collaborative effort to leave no one behind.
Responding to cholera outbreaks in the African region
Since 2021, cholera outbreaks have affected 17 African countries. Extreme climate events reduce the access to clean water and create an ideal environment for cholera to thrive.
Urgent action needed to reach the most vulnerable in Sudan
Almost 10 months since conflict escalated in Sudan in April 2023, the ever-deteriorating humanitarian situation has led to the world’s largest displacement crisis.
Ethiopia launches the Pandemic Fund mega project against potential pandemics
The project aims to strengthen surveillance systems for a sustainable and functional public health system to enable prevention, detection, and response to pandemics.
COVID-19 vaccinations have saved more than 1.4 million lives in Europe - new study
Since their introduction in December 2020, COVID-19 vaccines have reduced deaths due to the pandemic by at least 57%, saving more than 1.4 million lives in the WHO European Region.
New resources
Malaria vaccines for children: and now there are two
A new dawn for malaria prevention
Tools for monitoring integrated public health interventions for geohelminthiasis
Integration: Polio Resources Responding to Community Needs & Strengthening Health Systems
Eliminating measles and rubella in the WHO European Region: integrated guidance for surveillance, outbreak response and verification of elimination
Communicating about vaccination with caregivers and patients: a communication training module for health workers
Past meetings
Technical cooperation on the immunization information and data quality system in Peru
Strengthening the management of immunization data in the Americas
Announcements
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