Date: 2 December 2020 Completion of nationwide yellow fever PMVCs in GhanaFrom 12th to 18th November, Ghana implemented the final phase of its nationwide PMVCs and protected over 5.4 million people aged 10 to 60 years, from yellow fever (YF). This is a major milestone for the EYE strategy and Ghana, as it represents attainment of ...

Hello, Due to the coronavirus pandemic and travel/large gathering restrictions, AIRA postponed our 2020 National Meeting. We’ve been busy thinking through how to plan for a National Meeting in 2021 that takes into consideration the safety of our members and the IIS community plus workloads that have already increased and are sure to get even heavie...

On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we celebrated the blue skies, the majestic Himalayas now visible to people, and the rare view of a clean energy future. How can we maintain this visible promise of a cleaner and healthier world? Read the full story from our partners at the Climate and Clean Air Coalition here.    

  Despite decades of investments, research, and action, household air pollution continues to be a pressing global health issue. One village in Abuja, Nigeria is revealing a path forward. It’s our responsibility to listen and learn from the communities affected by indoor air pollution and find out what they have to say about the solutions that work ...

This year, the Nexleaf team embarked on a journey to tell our story in a more meaningful and impactful way. In creating our newest Impact Report, we examined how to bring the people that we work with and serve into sharper focus, and how to highlight the diverse contributions of our incredible team members.   We are delighted to announce Nexleaf’s ...

Peter Frazer was concerned that his neighbor in Lilongwe, Malawi might have COVID-19. He called Chipatala cha pa Foni (CCPF) Health Center by Phone for help.GIVE TODAYThe operator at the free health hotline explained how COVID-19 spreads and how Peter could protect himself. They encouraged Peter to share this information with his vi...

Dear colleagues, Today JSI commemorates World AIDS Day, pausing to show our solidarity and support for people living with HIV, and remember colleagues, friends, and family we have lost.  This year’s theme, “Global solidarity, shared responsibility,” is especially poignant as COVID-19 starkly reminds us of what we’ve known in the HIV field for many ...

Dear Colleagues and Partners, Thanks to those of you who have already completed our communications survey. Your responses to date are helping us to see how we can improve the quality of information we send to you. But we still need more feedback. Without your input, we can't be accurate about what and how we communicate to you.The survey tak...

Issue 1,532: December 1, 2020 Please Support the Immunization Action Coalition!Please donate to IAC—our year-end appealGreat gift idea! IAC's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins make wonderful holiday gifts or workplace recognitions!Please donate to IAC—our year-end appeal As 2020 draws to a close, w...

View this email in your browser or download PDFNovember 2020POLIO NEWSDear Moderator,On the heels of World Polio Day, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) unveiled major developments this month to tackle the threat posed by polio. UNICEF and WHO issued an emergency call to halt outbreaks and vaccinate millions of...

Hello, We're hiring! AIRA is seeking a Business and Grants Manager who will be responsible for contract management and oversight, cooperative agreements, and grant applications. The person in this position will research and write for new grants, assist in developing business policies and procedures, oversee contracts, and support the...

27 November 2020, Vol. 95, No. 48, pp. 585–608 Now online IN THIS ISSUE 585 Meeting of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization, October 2020 – conclusions and recommendationsDownload 27 novembre 2020 , Vol. 95, No. 48, pp. 585-608 Maintenant en ligne DANS CE NUMÉRO 585 Réunion du Groupe stratégique consultat...

Dear Partners and Colleagues, We hope you are still feeling as energised and enthusiastic as we are, after the EYE Strategy Annual Partners' meeting earlier this week. We want to thank you again for your invaluable participation and contributions.The feedback we have received from you has been overwhelmingly positive, and we wanted to use th...

Issue 1,531: November 25, 2020 Top StoriesDeveloper of third vaccine candidate against COVID-19 (first adenovirus vector) reports positive data at interim analysis of phase 3 trial CDC leaders Drs. Nancy Messonnier and Amanda Cohn to present “COVID-19 Vaccination Implementation and the ‘Vaccinate with Confidence’ Strategy” during...

Subscribe now for this monthly newsletter notification.The current issue is now available. Top Stories New COVID-19 Vaccine Web PagesCOVID-19 Vaccine Training: General Overview of Immunization Best Practices for Health Care ProfessionalsHHS Video “Tell Me More About VaccinesChildhood Vaccination CoverageUpdates to the Interim Guidanc...

Dear Partners, We are looking forward to seeing you at day 2 of the EYE strategy annual partners' meeting shortly. Attached is an updated version of the agenda. A reminder to download the WHO Events app from your app store – via these links: Web versionhere; iOS versionhere; Android versionhere; EVENT CODE:EYE2020 Also, remember we have a social me...

Hello, The Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy (OIDP) published a draft Vaccines National Strategic Plan 2021-2025. This is an update of the National Vaccine Plan last published in 2010. This updated draft vaccine plan provides a vision for the nation’s vaccine and immunization enterprise for the next five year...

Issue 1,530: November 23, 2020 "VACCINES SAVE LIVES” PINS, FLU BUTTONS, STICKERS AND MORE FROM IACGreat gift idea! IAC's elegantly designed "Vaccines Save Lives" black enamel pins make wonderful holiday gifts or workplace recognitions!Hundreds of thousands shipped. Low prices. Order bright red “FLU VACCINE” buttons and sticke...

Dear Partners, We are looking forward to seeing you at the EYE strategy annual partners' meeting shortly. A reminder to download the WHO Events app from your app store - links below: Web versionhere; iOS versionhere; Android versionhere; EVENT CODE:EYE2020 Also, remember we have a social media toolkit providing you with pre-written posts and images...

Communication changes lives. Learn more about how health communication can improve public health through our digital bootcamp and webinar on December 10th, 2020. Get to know JSI's Health Communication Team  Health communication at JSI combines our 40 years of public health experience with approaches that help people change behavior and improve heal...