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On February 17, 2024, HLN released a new version of the Immunization Calculation Engine (ICE), with support for updated COVID-19 vaccine recommendations. ICE is a state-of-the-art open source software system that provides clinical decision support for immunizations for use in Immunization Informatio...
Access to primary health care remains a challenge for many under-reached communities in Africa. About 615 million people are outside the reach of essential health services, including health products such as medicines, vaccines, medical devices, diagnostics, protective equipment and assistive devices...
Mastering supply chain management is like performing magic—it requires foresight, precision, adaptability, and seamless collaboration. Just like magicians captivate audiences with their tricks, effective supply chain professionals enchant stakeholders by ensuring smooth operations, innovative soluti...
ThinkWell is looking for an Angolan organization to support in conducting a formative evaluation of Angola’s national immunization program over the course of February-August 2025. Please reach out to [email protected] if you are or know of an interested local organization....
The next edition of the Target product profile (TPP) for yellow fever (YF) assays has been posted on 3rd February 2025 for public consultation HERE and will be open for the next 28 days (closing date 3rd March 2025).
This public consultation is part of the normal WHO d...
Supportive supervision is highly effective in improving staff performance, satisfaction, and retention. It fosters a positive and collaborative work environment, enhances communication, reduces stress, and promotes personal and professional development.
This PowerPoint slide set can be used to impr...
The DHIS2 team at HISP University of Oslo invites you to our upcoming webinar!
Webinar: Big Catch-up Module LaunchWednesday, 12 February, 15-16:00 CETRegistration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VPCCBJOHTKed0YNMOhxrZQLe webinaire disposera d’une interprétation simultanée en fran...
WHO is looking for new experts to join our Product Development for Vaccines Advisory Committee (PDVAC) (we have up to 6 spots opening up).
WHO welcomes expressions of interest from scientists, public health professionals, pediatricians, and regulators with expertise the following areas:
Infectio...
Health workers are among the most trusted voices when it comes to vaccination decisions. However, their confidence and capacity can be challenged by time constraints, limited resources and the need for effective communication strategies.
To support health workers, an updated tra...
I have been at WHO for over 10 years. Like my colleagues, I have worked my butt off day and night to fight Covid and work towards universal access to health care. This place frustrates me every day. Do I leave or try harder?
“What if we proved WHO still matters? If each of us, believing the UN is...
The World Vaccine Congress Washington is the largest, most established meeting dedicated to vaccines. It serves as a platform for leading scientists, researchers, policymakers, biotech companies, and pharmaceutical leaders to collaborate, discuss, and drive advancements throughout the entire vaccine...
Dear partners,
In 2024, the Zero-Dose Learning Hub published more than 40 resources on the ZDLH website about better identifying and reaching zero-dose (ZD) children with life-saving vaccinations, reflecting the Learning Hub’s commitment to strengthening immunization systems globally, especially in...
Dear Colleagues,
Greetings!
I am writing to raise a question regarding the recent WHO-prequalified Hexavalent vaccine (HEXASIIL) manufactured by SII. There has been growing interest in switching from Penta to Hexa due to its potential advantages, such as a reduction in the numb...
As we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) in 2024, there is an opportunity to renew commitment to Immunization Agenda 2030 goals and define the vision for immunization over the next 50 years. WHO, UNICEF, and Gavi invite you to share your ideas through a s...
In my experience, countries do not normally combine the management and maintenance of medical (hospital) equipment with Cold Chain equipment. Staff, Procurement, Inventory-keeping, Training, Repair, etc. tend to be kept separate. Obstacles to integration include, among other factors, difference...
I think there are indicators which can monitor the freezing status of vaccine or prevent like vaccine carrier, freeze alert, 30 DTR etc, but some time when vaccine get freeze it is difficult to confirm whether vaccine been frozen or not through shake test.
Now many new technologies are coming...
Dear colleagues,
WHO is looking for experts to join a WHO Technical Advisory Group to inform the identification, prioritisation and evaluation of Combination vaccines.
We seek experts with technical, programmatic and regulatory expertise to identi...
WHO is seeking partners to conduct pre-implementation research for measles and rubella microarray patches (MR-MAPs). This RFP focuses on advancing critical research to optimize the introduction and scale-up of this innovative vaccine delivery technology.🔍 Key Areas of Research:✅ Caregiver and vaccin...
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 ...
Dear Colleagues,
We are thrilled to invite you to an engaging webinar focused on the Big Catch-Up activities in Madagascar.
Webinar Details:
Date: 9 August 2024
Time: 13:00 hrs East African Time
Duration: 90 Minutes
Platform: Zoom Link with French-English interpretation
PLEAS...
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