Provision of immunization services to refugees: guidance for host countries in the context of mass population movement from Ukraine

The current crisis in Ukraine is having a devastating impact on health and well being in the country and also increases the risk for humanitarian and public health emergencies across the WHO European Region, particularly in countries bordering Ukraine. In addition to disruption of basic public health services in Ukraine, continued mass displacement of the population within and outside of the country can be expected in the immediate days and weeks. The potential movement of the displaced population to other countries in the WHO European Region poses a public health challenge that greatly intensifies the risk of vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks, requiring timely and effective preventative actions.

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