Countries’ Strategies to Maintain Immunization Achievements During the Pandemic while Adapting to Post Pandemic

Countries’ Strategies to Maintain Immunization Achievements During the Pandemic while Adapting to Post Pandemic

7th Jul, 2020 4:00PM - 5:30PM (UTC)

This webinar is held in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its discussions will focus on understanding countries’ most suitable evidence-based strategies adopted to maintain immunization achievements, while respecting COVID-19 transmission reduction instructions and maintaining/sustaining population trust and demand.

The webinar will focus on

• Highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on immunization at global, regional and country levels.
• Understanding country situations, strategies, and progress in terms of resuming immunization activities.
• Defining the needed support for the implementation of these strategies and plans.

Participating experts include

• Dr. W. William Schluter Director, Global Immunization Division, US CDC
• Prof. Zulfiqar Bhutta Co-Director, Centre for Global Child Health, Toronto & Founding Director, Institute for Global Health & Development, The Aga Khan University. Pakistan
• Dr. Firas Jabbar Al-Mossawi EPI Manager /Iraq
• Dr. Ehab Basha National Vaccination Officer, EPI /Egypt

The session will be moderated by Dr Salah Al Awaidy, Communicable Diseases Adviser to Health Affairs /Oman & Ex-SAGE Member. To attend this webinar, please register here

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3tK_vJyMSOSeHr0JfiiM6w

We look forward to having you join us.