.@GaviSeth is days away from concluding a 12-year tenure as the head of Gavi, which helps low-income countries buy vaccines. I talked to Berkley about the work he's done & his concerns for the future of the vaccines sector. https://t.co/PkJrtptoTh
An interdisciplinary team of researchers from @aphrc & @UMich has co-designed an ambitious project to promote vaccine equity in Kenya and Uganda.
Read more in Next-Generation Vaccine Cards: New Technology for Improved Equity in East Africa
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The Cabinet Secretary also acknowledged the role of community health volunteers in reaching out to those who have missed out on vaccines and urged health workers to leverage their services to accelerate vaccination coverage.
Let's make sure no one is left behind during National Immunization Week. Our focus should be on reaching the unvaccinated and under-vaccinated populations," urges Cabinet Secretary for Health, Nakhumicha S. Wafula.
During the launch of the Immunization Policy Guidelines 2023, the CS applauded health workers & county leadership for their dedication to achieving an 80% routine immunization coverage, a slight improvement from 2014 despite significant changes in the health system.
As we mark National Immunization Week 2023, let's celebrate our past achievements while focusing on reaching the last child. I urge county governments to allocate resources for immunization operations and strengthen the primary health care system, CS Nakhumicha said.
“Despite progress, unvaccinated children in Kenya are on the rise. Let's prioritize increasing 2nd dose measles coverage & protecting girls from cervical cancer through HPV vaccination” she said.
The theme for this year's campaign, "The Big Catch-Up," aims to celebrate past achievements while forging ahead to ensure that all children in the country receive the necessary vaccinations.
Dr. @rosejalango contracted malaria multiple times in childhood. Now, alongside her team at @VaccinesKenya, she is spearheading Kenya’s rollout of the groundbreaking vaccine for the life-threatening disease caused by parasites. #WorldMalariaDay https://t.co/2rR0JQNkfd
Back in 2018, a child died of malaria died every two minutes.
But things have changed. And it's thanks to people like @rosejalango.
#WorldMalariaDay
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