Strengthening immunization and health systems to counter effects of climate change
Climate change and global warming have the potential to significantly impact all elements of health and health systems. With 2024 being one of the hottest years on record, the long-term effects of changing environmental temperature, precipitation patterns, and humidity as well as the effects of extreme heat events and climate disasters have affected populations worldwide
Digital transformation is key to reaching Immunization Agenda 2030 goals
Immunization Agenda 2030 (IA2030) sets ambitious goals to ensure all children have access to life-saving vaccines. Digital transformation of an immunization program has the potential to significantly accelerate progress towards these goals, particularly for underserved populations in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Addressing the persistent inequities in immunization coverage
A key focus of the health-related sus-tainable development goal (SDG) 3 is universal health coverage (UHC), including access to safe, effective, quality,and affordable essential medicines and vaccines.
The influence of gender on immunisation: using an ecological framework to examine intersecting inequities and pathways to change
There is still a substantial knowledge gap on how gender mediates child health in general, and child immunisation outcomes in particular.
Broadening the perspective on gender equity in immunization: The unique contributions of Human Papillomavirus vaccination
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines have emerged as an effective solution to prevent cervical cancer, a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
