In October 2023, the Kingdom of Bahrain embarked on determined public health initiative with the commencement of its Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. This was introduced through systematic approach, devised for both Bahraini and resident populations in Bahrain, targets adolescents aged 12-13 years with a two-dose vaccine regimen, delivered throu...

Dates: 18/04-20/05 Venue: Nepal Participants: Officials from the Family Welfare Division, Provincial Health Directorates, and Health Offices, pediatricians and medical officers from over 50 private hospitals and 25 medical colleges, NGOs providing routine immunization, technical officers from WHO and key health partners. Purpose: The Mini...

Dates: 3 June 2025The WHO South-East Asia Regional Office successfully hosted a webinar to present and discuss the 25 newly prioritized immunization and vaccine research areas identified through a robust regional prioritization exercise. This initiative marks a significant step in promoting evidence-informed decision-making and building a stronger ...

Dates: 16-20 February 2025Venue: Cairo, Egypt Participants: Immunization Technical Officers and Data Managers of both the Ministry of Health (MoH) and WCO from 11 priority countries in the region attended the workshop. Purpose: With cognizance that accurate and high-quality public health data serve as the backbone of effective immunization and dise...

Achieving high uptake of vaccination requires the active involvement of health workers and community representatives. As trusted members of their communities, it is essential to enable their role in building vaccine confidence and delivering quality immunization services. To support, WHO has released a set of resources that are adaptable, ac...

The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA) launched a policy report commissioned to The Health Policy Partnership (HPP) - From protection to prevention: The power of immunization for people living with non-communicable diseases, outlining how policy and decision-makers can ensure that a...

Since launching the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) in 1979, Bangladesh has made remarkable progress- from just 2% full immunization coverage in its early years to over 60% by 1990. To reach every child, the government adopted the Reach Every District (RED) strategy in 2003, evolving to Reach Every Community (REC) in 2017. Yet, challenges ...

Bangladesh’s immunization coverage monitoring system has traditionally relied on paper based aggregated data. However, digital transformation through Electronic Immunization Registration (EIR) has proven to enhance the timeliness, accuracy, and efficiency of immunization services. Recognizing this potential, Rajshahi City Corporation, with technica...

Dates: 12 May to 14 June 2025 Venue: Burkina FasoBackground: From 12 May to 14 June 2025, key national staff from Burkina Faso’s Essential Programme on Immunization (EPI) received formal training in vaccination programme management. The training was delivered in three consecutive cohorts: 17 staff from the central level, 13 regional heads of...

Location: New Delhi, India (Virtual) Date: 6 May 2025 Participants: More than 475 Public health professionals, clinicians, laboratory colleagues working on or interested in measles and rubella elimination participated. The participants represented 35 countries from five of the six WHO Regions including eleven countries from SEARO. Purpose: The purp...

Since the inception of the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) in 1979, Bangladesh has made remarkable strides in delivering life-saving vaccines to every eligible child and women. Under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the national EPI has played a pivotal role in controlling, eliminating, and eradicating vaccine-preventable d...

One of the four principles of the Immunization Agenda 2030 (IA2030) is the use of good quality and adequate data. This principle is essential to monitor progress, optimize the performance of immunization programs, and lay the foundation so that people everywhere at all levels and ages benefit fully from vaccines for their health and well-being. To ...

Dates: 10 – 12 March 2025 Venue: Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar Participants: A total of 65 participants from different departments such as CentralEpidemiology Unit, States and Regions Public Health, IHR, cEPI, Medical Services, CDC, Disaster, Health Literacy and Promotion Unit. The exercise was supported by 12 facilitators, including the NCCPE Chair, senior...

In September 2024, Jamaica's Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) initiated an assessment of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) using the PAHO/WHO Performance Monitoring Tool. The tool comprises 13 components, each rated across five implementation levels — from “initial” to “optimized.” A team of five PAHO/WHO experts, together with an ...

The 15th International Rotavirus Symposium will celebrate two decades of rotavirus vaccines while looking ahead to future challenges and opportunities. This year’s theme, "Rotavirus Vaccines at 20 Years: Success, Challenges, and the Road Ahead," sets the stage for insightful discussions and collaborations. This symposium will bring together researc...

From 26 April to 3 May 2025, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), together with the countries and territories of the Region of the Americas and its partners, celebrated the 23rd annual Vaccination Week in the Americas (VWA) under the slogan “Your Decision Makes a Difference.” The 2025 campaign was aligned with and supported the Elimination ...

To mark 2025 World Malaria Day, Mali has introduced the R21 vaccine into its health system, targeting 600,000 children aged between 5 and 36 months based in 19 previous districts and 5 regions of the country. Mali is also experimenting with a hybrid mode of vaccine introduction. The first three doses are administered according to age, the fourth an...

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