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As the foundation of strong and resilient health systems, community health workers (CHWs) play an important role in community sensitisation around immunisations and supporting children to survive and thrive. CHWs in our Hospital to Home programme provide families with education on the importance of immunisations as part of follow-up home visits. This World Immunisation Week we’re celebrating the power of vaccinations to protect communities from preventable diseases. Let’s build a world where everyone has access to life-saving vaccines. #WorldImmunizationWeek

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While concluding a training session for data collectors conducting a mid-project survey in one of our Northern Province sites a month ago, I was saddened to receive a completed pilot questionnaire indicating that a 2-year-old child had not received the BCG vaccine. In Zambia, this is a basic vaccine we expect all children to receive, typically marked by the distinctive scar on the left arm. BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin) is a vaccine that helps protect against tuberculosis (TB), a serious lung infection. It is made from a weakened form of bacteria related to TB, which can't cause the disease but stimulates the body's immune system to fight against it. BCG is mostly given to infants in countries where TB is common to prevent severe forms of TB in children, such as TB meningitis. While it's not 100% effective in preventing TB, it significantly reduces the risk of severe illness. When I probed the data collector further, she explained that the caregiver was indifferent and adamantly believed the child was fine without it. Our aim is for these research results to help design more suitable interventions for such unique populations expediently. In the meantime, we continue to celebrate successes in other themes, regions, and countries.

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Did you know that newborns rely on us for their first line of defense against infections? From parents, siblings, and grandparents to babysitters and nannies, all caregivers play a crucial role. With their immune system still developing, family members and caregivers need to be up-to-date on vaccinations. Learn more about how you can protect our little ones by going here: https://lnkd.in/gAGBhH4z 💉 👶🏿👶🏼👶🏾 #HelpMeGrowWA #HealthyFamilies #VaccinateForSafety #VaccineAwarenes

Vaccination isn't just about protecting ourselves—it's about safeguarding the vulnerable, strengthening our communities, and paving the way for a brighter, healthier world. Today, let's stand together in solidarity for a future free of preventable diseases. Let's vaccinate for a brighter future! #VaccinesWork #HealthForAll #NationalVaccinationDay #VaccinateForAll #VaccineDay #NationalVaccinationDay2024 #GetVaccinated #StayProtected #Health #DoseOfImmunity #Immunisation #Immunity #Healthcare

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Hope you learnt a thing or two from our first series? Can you share with me please? Today’s episode is on Contraindication and Precautions to Immunization. Together we can raise awareness about this 💪🏼 #contraindications #precautions #immunization #health #ngo #unicef #un #healthpromotion #awareness #immunizationawarenessmonth

As communities and governments respond to new outbreaks of mpox, vaccine access is essential--and CHWs are key to ensuring everyone, everywhere can receive the vaccinations they need. Investing in paid, professional community health workers (proCHWs) means investing in vaccine equity. #mpox #CHWs #CommunityHealth #Vaccines #HealthEquality #HealthNews World Health Organization | Community Health Impact Coalition | Africa Frontline First