Since World Pneumonia Day was established over a decade ago, global implementation of vaccines to prevent pneumonia has progressed but been disrupted recently by the COVID-19 pandemic. Delivery of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCV) remains a high priority for countries since they are a critical tool for reducing child mortality; some countries have progressed with PCV […]
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Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcw2LGjznUA. Description: A panel of experts, advocates, and community ambassadors discussed the VALUE Baltimore project. For VALUE, which stands for Vaccine Acceptance & Access Lives in Unity, Education & Engagement, communities are central partners in vaccine policy. VALUE focuses on identifying under-vaccinated neighborhoods and utilizing peer ambassadors, working with the Baltimore City Health Department […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted and strained health systems globally. Finding ways to adapt and overcome has been crucial for countries to address the multiple waves of COVID cases. Nepal dealt with numerous challenges at the start of the pandemic including disruptions to health care delivery, including infant immunizations and restricted access to medical facilities. […]
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