Global Immunization Newsletter - June/July 2024
WHO/UNICEF estimates of
national immunization coverage 2024
Message by the Director of the Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals at WHO
On July 15, WHO and UNICEF unveiled their latest national immunization coverage estimates (WUENIC), the most comprehensive dataset on vaccination trends against 13 diseases. The results are a mix of progress and urgent calls to action.
In 2023, an impressive 108 million children globally received three doses of the vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP) – a key marker for global immunization coverage. However, the data reveals a stark reality: 14.5 million missed all doses of DTP containing vaccine, putting them at grave risk of diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. Even more concerning is that over half of these children live in fragile, conflict-ridden areas, where their vulnerability is compounded.
Country profiles
Compendium of WUENIC resources
Press release: Global childhood immunization levels stalled in 2023, leaving many without life-saving protection
Resources:
• Progress and challenges with Achieving Universal Immunization Coverage
• WHO/UNICEF Immunization Coverage Estimates - 2023 revision
• Input data to the WHO/UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization Coverage (WUENIC) and WUENIC estimates
Q&A: WUENIC 2024
UNICEF WUENIC resources: data
Social media assets
Click below to access WUENIC 2024 social media tiles.
The Big Catch-up in action: success stories
Find out more about the successful vaccination campaigns underway to catch-up, recover and strengthen essential immunization.
Further resources
