Enabling Equitable Access to COVID-19 Vaccines for Indigenous Populations
When: April 26, 2022 from 6:00 PM-7:00 PM EST
Register: https://bit.ly/wiw-indigenous-health
Description: The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected Indigenous peoples from a health, economic, and spiritual perspective, threatening the survival of elders and the perpetuation of culture, which is vital for well-being. Despite layered challenges, Indigenous communities showed remarkable agility and resilience. A panel discussion will bring together Indigenous and allied physicians and public health leaders from the U.S. and Australia to discuss lessons learned from engaging communities to overcome programmatic hurdles and encourage the uptake of COVID-19 vaccines for populations across the life course.
The Value of Vaccines Across the Life Course: A Showcase of Global Findings
When: April 28, 2022 from 8:00 AM-9:00 AM EST
Register: https://bit.ly/wiw-lifecourse
Description: The 2022 World Immunization Week theme “Long Life for All” aims to unify people around the idea that vaccines make it possible for us to follow our dreams, protect our loved ones, and live a long, healthy life. Vaccines provide everyone a chance at a fulfilling life, from maternal immunizations that protect the youngest infants to vaccines that keep us healthy and active as we age. Across the globe, researchers are studying the many ways that immunization is key to “Long Life for All.” Hear from a panel of scientists and thought leaders on the value of immunization across different contexts, ages, and methodologies.
The Human Cost of Pneumonia and the Power of the PCV: Stories about the value and potential of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines from Somalia and India
When: May 3, 2022 from 9:00 AM-10:30 AM EST
Register: https://bit.ly/PCV-webinar
Description: Join us to discuss the devastating impact of pneumonia on unvaccinated children and the lifesaving impact of the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) in Somalia, which is yet to introduce the PCV, and in India, which has begun national scale-up. PCVs are a critical intervention to protect children and those in their community, including older adults. This webinar will highlight the perspectives of families directly affected by pneumonia, as well as government officials, global health agencies, NGOs and health workers, and underscore the importance of advocacy efforts to drive PCV coverage to above 90%.
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