Dear TechNet community I'm pleased to share this video introduction to Equipment Monitoring Systems (EMS), a new WHO requirement for vaccine refrigerators starting in 2026. Learn how EMS helps improve cold chain reliability through better data access, streamlined troubleshooting, and integration wi...

Link to register for the webinar Dear TechNet members, You are invited to join us on Tuesday, 9 September, at 10am GMT+2, for the second and final webinar in our localisation series. Following a first event titled "What to consider for local vaccine manufacturing?", this webinar will focus on...

WHO Immunization Devices prequalification (WHO IMD-PQS) is delighted to announce the opening of the NEW WHO e-Prequalification System (ePQS) for immunization device prequalification and a NEW website and catalogue of prequalified products for WHO Immunization Devices. WHO eP...

If freeze alert (freeze indicator) is cross minimum one hour, can we suspect this T series vaccine is frozen and discard it, since it is difficult to confirm by doing shake test whether vaccine been frozen or not....

Dear Colleagues, It is a pleasure to share insights from my analysis of the WUENIC 2024 data with a focus on meningitis. What’s inside MenA heat map with three tiers plus 2015-2024 trends Program takeaways on serogroup shift and why Men5CV matters Brief on mass gatherings and travel...

The Zero-Dose Learning Hub (ZDLH), led by JSI and funded by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, is pleased to share its latest peer-reviewed publication in Vaccines. The study, conducted by the Nigeria Country Learning Hub, piloted a decentralized immunization monitoring (DIM) approach in Kumbotso LGA, Kano...

Curious about dog bite & rabies prevention and what you can do about stopping this with a multisectoral and one health approach?  Join our webinar on 03 September 2025 03:30 PM EAT To register for the English webinar session, click here English: https://who.zoom.us/...

📢 Hey team! Quick check-in: Guys, have you revisited your lessons on Vaccines & Cold Chain Management? Find below a comprehensive list of relevant courses available on AGORA. This is crucial knowledge for ensuring vaccine potency and effective immunization delivery. Make sure you're clear on :...

Colleagues,I am sharing a concise analysis of Cameroon’s WUENIC 2024 results with targeted, system-level recommendations. The brief synthesises a decade of trends (2015–2024), highlights equity gaps, and proposes practical fixes aligned with IA2030.Key findings (snapshot):-HepB birth dose remains at...

🛡️ When Should We Conduct a Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign? (Latest WHO Global Guidance) 🌍 GIS can be the game changer! As a Surveillance & Immunization Medical Officer, I often get asked: ❓ “When is the right time for a Measles-Rubella (MR) campaign?” Here’s my field-tested, WHO-aligne...

We are pleased to inform you that the Special Issue reprint book "50 Years of Immunization—Steps Forward" has been published online (https://www.mdpi.com/books/reprint/11282-50-years-of-immunization-steps-forward). Summary:  “50 Years of Immunization – Steps Forward” is a compelling volum...

Dera all Contributing to techNet community after a few years, hope this may interest the viewers India is committed. Inspite of having 2nd largest population in the world; eradicated polio more than a decade ago. Through consistent interventions raised childhood vaccination coverage. While launchi...

Dear colleagues, You can now explore all our webinars on our TechNet webinars library. Browse a collection of over 200 webinar sessions covering key immunization topics, innovations, and country experiences. Access recordings, presentations, and materials, a valuable resource for learning and coll...

We are pleased to inform you that the Special Issue "50 Years of Immunization—Steps Forward" has been published online (https://www.mdpi.com/books/reprint/11282-50-years-of-immunization-steps-forward). Many thanks to all authors who contributed to this special issue. “50 Years of Immunization – Ste...

Some countries introduced one dose of IPV in 2015, switched from tOPV to bOPV in 2016, and introduced a second dose of IPV in 2021. These countries are at low risk for polio importation or transmission. Can these countries discontinue the use of bOPV and switch to IPV only for routine immunization?...

What does it take to reach zero-dose children? The Zero-Dose Learning Hub (ZDLH), led by JSI and funded by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, convened vaccination experts from Country Learning Hubs, the Gates Foundation, and Clinton Health Access Initiative to share recommendations in an interactive webina...

I believe there are two type of hexavalent vaccine which contain a cellular pertussis vaccine and another is whole-cell pertussis vaccine. So, which vaccine is effective to use for routine immunization program?  ...

We are pleased to annouced that the World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a comprehensive training package on seasonal influenza vaccination, designed to support Ministries of Health, health workers, and key stakeholders. This eight-module series covers essential topics (epidemiology, vaccine...

Those countries maintaining polio-free status for the last ten years and sustaining OPV3 coverage of more than 95%, and that have introduced two doses of IPV vaccine into the routine immunization schedule. Some countries are still giving the OPV zero dose. Do they need to give OPV zero mandatorily o...

Dear Colleagues (Please share through your networks)   Through UNICEF, we are seeking to understand cold chain, procurement and supply chain workforce needs for professionals that work with vaccines or health products or medical equipment and devices.   We would like to better underst...