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Dear colleagues,

The WHO and TechNet are pleased to invite you to a webinar on the Dissemination for the targeted and selective strategies in measles and rubella vaccination campaigns: interim guidance.

Background
The dissemination of the interim guidance is intended for national immunization programme managers, campaign decision-makers and global, regional and country-level policy-makers and partners responsible for the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of measles and rubella vaccination campaigns. The WHO interim guidance document is intended to be useful where programme decision-makers expect that a measles-containing or measles-rubella-containing vaccine (MCV/ MRCV) vaccination campaign may be needed in the next 1–2 years on the basis of estimates of immunity gaps. The guidance will also help decision-makers to consider approaches other than a nationwide, non-selective vaccination campaign targeting ages 9–59 months.

Objectives
The webinar session aims to orient immunization managers and stakeholders at country, regional and HQ levels on the interim guidance for targeted and selective strategies in measles and rubella vaccination campaigns.
The webinar will facilitate a shared understanding of the WHO interim guidance, support decision-making processes in countries planning an MCV/MRCV campaign, and provide country and regional level perspectives on implementing targeted and selective strategies for measles and vaccination campaigns.

When: Wednesday 4 June, 13:00 CEST
Registration: tn21.org/mr

A French interpretation will be available for this session.

UNICEF and TechNet are pleased to invite you to the following webinar: Launch of "Operational Guidance: Multisectoral zero-dose strategies to improve routine immunization and other child outcomes" and accompanying case study compendium

This zero-dose resource provides practical strategies and implementation tools for programme managers and frontline workers implementing child survival interventions centred around the zero-dose child. It guides cross-sectoral coordination and engagement throughout the programme cycle, with the aim of improving immunization coverage and equity, and addressing multiple deprivations. It guides the user in specific application for priority contexts and inclusion of cross-cutting themes.

Webinar agenda:
Presentation: Introduction to multi-sectoral zero-dose guidance
Case studies of integrated zero-dose approaches
Panel discussion with UNICEF programme staff, government and implementing partner stakeholders.

Date: Wednesday, 28th May at 08:00-09:30 EST

Interpretation: French / Spanish / Arabic

Register here:  https://tn21.org/zerodose

Dear colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to join the upcoming webinar on Validating the elimination of maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) in armed conflict and other access-constrained settings.

Background:
Despite the significant progress made towards MNTE globally with 49 (83%) of 59 high burden countries achieving elimination as of Dec 2024, limitation of access to communities and populations that results from armed conflicts and other factors remains a major challenge to adequate implementation of MNTE activities especially, validation surveys. Geographic parts of most of the 10 countries that are yet to achieve MNTE globally, are affected by limitation in access due to armed conflicts and other security-compromising events.

Objectives:
The webinar session aims to acquaint participants with the WHO recommended alternative methods for conducting MNTE validation surveys in armed conflict and other access-constrained settings.
The webinar session will provide participants, including MNTE stakeholders (MoH, WHO, UNICEF and other technical partners) at the different levels the knowledge, skill, and decision-making power on the alternative MNTE validation survey method to deploy based on their specific country context.

A French interpretation will be available for this session.
 
Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2025
Time: 12.30 p m – 14.00 pm CEST

Kindly register for the session through the link below:
 https://tn21.org/MNTE-webinar

Dear colleagues,

We are delighted to invite you to a new webinar on: Using digital technologies to enhance implementation of home-based records / personal health records for maternal, newborn and child health

Home-based records for maternal, newborn and child health, such as vaccination cards, antenatal care notes, and maternal and child health handbooks, are important tools to record the history of health services an individual has received and support communication between individuals and health workers. The use of digital technologies to enhance implementation of home-based records may provide opportunities for improved data access and accuracy and to continuity of care, though challenges like usability, equity, and system integration remain.

We invite you to join us in a webinar to explore the recently launched World Health Organization (WHO) Digital transformation handbook, learn from two country examples about their transitions from paper to digital home-based records and discuss challenges and lessons learned.

A French interpretation will be available.

Register here:  https://tn21.org/HBR-webinar

Dear colleagues,

We are delighted to invite you to a new webinar in collaboration with JSI, hosted by TechNet.

Show me the data! Deep dive into understanding and optimizing vaccine wastage rates and resupply decisions
Lack of accurate consumption data, and true wastage data may be contributing to causes of children to be unvaccinated or under-vaccinated. Join us as JSI will share their results from the analysis of Mozambique’s routinely available HMIS and LMIS data available in two districts to identify strategies to optimize vaccine resupply decisions, calculate facility-specific wastage rates, and improve the accuracy of forecasts

Date: Mar 4, 2025, 3pm CET
Register here:  https://who.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Dqooo70_S1CGTC7edE67GQ#/registration

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to an engaging webinar focusing on: Adult Immunization, Featuring best practices from Argentina and Ghana and learnings from COVID-19 vaccination interventions to increase demand and uptake for other vaccines.

Webinar Details:
Date: 11 December 2024
Time: 14:00 hrs Geneva Time
Duration: 90 minutes
Link to register:  https://who.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HVzVk4N8Tia_v00xsltz6Q#/registration
Languages: English, French, and Spanish interpretation

Why Attend?
This webinar will provide a landscape overview of adult immunization schedules and spotlight innovative approaches and practical experiences in adult immunization, including:
- Best practices on service delivery from Argentina: Strategies for vaccinating adults with COVID-19, influenza, pneumococcal vaccines;RSV for pregnant women.
- Best practices on strengthening and integrating health information data from Ghana: leveraging GIS to identify adult high-risk groups for vaccination
- Evidence on COVID-19 vaccination demand interventions to inform mpox vaccination: results from a COVID-19 vaccine systematic review conducted by International Vaccine Access Center (IVAC)/ Johns Hopkins University, Duke University and WHO to identify interventions (what work well/what did not work well) to increase demand and uptake for adult immunization 

This webinar is part of a series launched by the Community of Practice (CoP) on Adult Immunization ( https://www.technet-21.org/en/community/groups/882-adult-immunization-protecting-adults-with-vaccines), hosted on TechNet-21 and managed by WHO. The CoP aims to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and discussions among global experts and practitioners to advance adult immunization efforts for existing and future vaccines. If you are not a member yet, please join the CoP on Adult Immunization. 

Join us to exchange ideas and insights on strengthening adult immunization!