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In the face of increasing conflict and insecurity throughout Myanmar, obtaining essential health services, such as vaccinations for at-risk children and women, has become markedly difficult. The rising number of children consistently excluded from vaccination programs raises significant concerns for their future health. UNICEF is actively exploring various strategies and collaborations to address this challenge. This involves partnering with local organizations to expand access to children, even in the most isolated and hard-to-reach areas. By partnering with UNICEF, your business can support our effort to reach every child with the healthcare services they need to grow strong and healthy. Read how UNICEF and our partner are extending vaccination access for children and women in Myanmar. https://uni.cf/48jxIGP
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According to recent reports, there has been a significant increase in the number of children missing critical vaccinations due to rising global conflicts. In late April, we joined forces with UNICEF, World Health Organization, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, calling on governments worldwide to prioritize investment in immunization. By continuing to invest in vaccines, we can help build a world where fewer children than ever die of preventable illnesses. No child should die of an illness we know how to prevent, regardless of the circumstances they may face. Around the world, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC and its network teams continue to ensure vaccines are available to everyone, no matter what. #HumanlyPossible https://bit.ly/4cYtqr3
Rising conflicts globally slowed childhood vaccination rate in 2023, UN says
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🌍 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: 𝐀 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🌏 ↪ In 2023, global childhood vaccination rates faced significant challenges, with 14.5 million children missing critical vaccinations for diseases like diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough. This increase from 13.9 million in 2022 highlights the impact of rising global conflicts on healthcare delivery. ↪ War-torn regions such as Sudan, Yemen, and Afghanistan saw the most significant declines, with Sudan’s coverage dropping from 75% to 57%1. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬: ⬆ 14.5 million children missed vaccinations in 2023, up from 13.9 million in 2022. 💉 6.5 million children received only one dose, leaving them unprotected. 84% of infants globally received their full course of DTP vaccine, below the necessary level to prevent outbreaks. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝: 👍 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬: Invest in resilient healthcare infrastructure, especially in conflict-affected regions. 🤝 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Governments, NGOs, and international organizations must work together to ensure vaccine access. 👫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Educate and involve local communities to build trust and overcome vaccine hesitancy. 🏙 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Utilize technology and mobile health units to reach remote and vulnerable populations. Together, we can close the immunization gap and protect the health of future generations. Feel free to adjust this post to better fit your style and audience! Read more here : https://lnkd.in/exKjWkCW #PublicHealth #HealthEconomics #ReproductiveHealth #Immunization #HealthSystems #HealthFinancing #HumanResourcesForHealth #vaccinesaveslives #vaccine #immunisation
Rising conflicts globally slowed childhood vaccination rate in 2023, UN says
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I love that the research findings were based on a community-based participatory approach. The best answers you can get are straight from the people in the community. I appreciate that one of the key drivers of incomplete immunization is unequal responsibility, in many of our family structures the weight of parenting and medical check ups falls upon the woman. The ability to balance what could potentially be a household of multiple children that require care, distance to the clinic and lack of transportation becomes a burden without the second parent also taking an active role. We also know that vaccination is also something that people have little understanding on especially in rural communities. Many myths and misinformation may deter parents from vaccinating their children. Access to information, knowledge and facilities are key to make sure that communities are able to vaccinate their children and raise strong and health individuals.
Addressing Vaccination Drop-Out in Malawi: New Research Findings by VillageReach & Ministry Of Health Malawi A recent study conducted by VillageReach in collaboration with the Malawi Ministry of Health has been published in the BMJ Open Journal! The study sheds light on drivers of routine vaccination drop-out among young children in Malawi. The research, employing a community-based participatory approach, identified five key drivers of incomplete immunization: 1. Inadequate knowledge 2. Fear and apprehension 3. Logistical hurdles 4. Financial and time constraints 5. Unequal responsibility The study underscores the need for comprehensive interventions targeting: • Community: Educational campaigns tailored to address knowledge gaps and combat misinformation. • Health facilities: Enhance service quality, ensure timeliness and reliability, and address stockouts. • Policy: Advocate for supportive policies that prioritize and facilitate childhood immunization. By implementing these recommendations, we can work towards ensuring equitable access to life-saving vaccines for all children in Malawi and beyond. #VaccinesWork #Health4All Read more: https://bit.ly/495bzxk
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In Sierra Leone almost 59% of the population live in remote, rural areas. Roads may be non-existent or in bad condition, making it very difficult for rural dwellers to access healthcare. This is one of the key reasons why COVID-19 vaccination rates in the country are low. 🌍 During an innovative vaccine programme mobile vaccine clinics were dispatched to the furthest parts of the country, sometimes on motorcycles and boats. The results showed COVID-19 vaccination rates tripled in three days. 🌍 the programme’s potential to become a blueprint for future healthcare delivery in the country and other remote regions in Africa 🌍 If you want to tackle a problem in rural Sierra Leone – but not only in this country - you first have to approach village leaders including the chief and the mammy queen 🌍 The intervention cost in this campaign was US$33 per person vaccinated. This approach proved 76% more cost-effective than other vaccination campaigns. 🌍 Extremely expensive for Sierra Leone but ... Transport accounted for a large share of the costs, so the cost-effectiveness of last mile delivery can be increased by offering a “bundle” of health products. The bundle could include routine child immunisation, as well as human papillomavirus and malaria vaccines, combined with other important health supplies such as deworming tablets, vitamin A supplements, oral rehydration solutions and chlorine for drinking water. #malarie #healthcare #bestpractice #blueprint #covid #vacination #ruralafrica #sierraleone #africa #costs #development https://lnkd.in/dp7Vwgu2
How to get vaccines to remote areas? In Sierra Leone they’re delivered by foot, boat or motorbike
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Addressing Vaccination Drop-Out in Malawi: New Research Findings by VillageReach & Ministry Of Health Malawi A recent study conducted by VillageReach in collaboration with the Malawi Ministry of Health has been published in the BMJ Open Journal! The study sheds light on drivers of routine vaccination drop-out among young children in Malawi. The research, employing a community-based participatory approach, identified five key drivers of incomplete immunization: 1. Inadequate knowledge 2. Fear and apprehension 3. Logistical hurdles 4. Financial and time constraints 5. Unequal responsibility The study underscores the need for comprehensive interventions targeting: • Community: Educational campaigns tailored to address knowledge gaps and combat misinformation. • Health facilities: Enhance service quality, ensure timeliness and reliability, and address stockouts. • Policy: Advocate for supportive policies that prioritize and facilitate childhood immunization. By implementing these recommendations, we can work towards ensuring equitable access to life-saving vaccines for all children in Malawi and beyond. #VaccinesWork #Health4All Read more: https://bit.ly/495bzxk
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Thanks to investments made through the Immunization Partnership Fund, Canadians will have greater access to accurate information about vaccine safety and effectiveness, empowering them to make informed choices about their health. In total, 53 community-based organizations have developed projects to reach underserved communities to help build public confidence in vaccination. These projects give health care providers across Canada the training and tools they need to provide advice to their patients and colleagues about the importance of using evidence-based information to make informed vaccination choices. Learn more about projects funded by the Immunization Partnership Fund here: https://ow.ly/k0H350QIfFi
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Zero-dose ≠ zero-chance. At the IRC, we don’t settle for the status quo. Our partnership with @Gavi is a beacon of hope, extending the reach of immunization to children in fragile and conflict-affected settings. From the very inception of the idea that alternative immunization services were needed in these settings, we’ve been working hard on the delivery model that suits this context. I'm particularly grateful to Thabani Maphosa, Anuradha Gupta, Amy LaTrielle, and David Miliband for their leadership and for championing this cause, understanding that every child deserves protection, regardless of where they live. Today, the REACH model stands tall – a model of innovation, successfully executed by the dedicated REACH Project team, led by Shiferaw Dechasa Demissie. This is how we bridge the equity gaps, and ensure that hope reaches even the remotest part of the world. So, when you hear “zero-dose”, remember: it’s not a dead end; for us, it is a starting point. It’s where we roll up our sleeves, recalibrate strategies and turn challenges into opportunities. Because every child counts. https://lnkd.in/eE9p4F7Q
One million vaccine doses administered to children living in humanitarian settings in the Horn of Africa
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Thanks to investments made through the Immunization Partnership Fund, Canadians will have greater access to accurate information about vaccine safety and effectiveness, empowering them to make informed choices about their health. In total, 53 community-based organizations have developed projects to reach underserved communities to help build public confidence in vaccination. These projects give health care providers across Canada the training and tools they need to provide advice to their patients and colleagues about the importance of using evidence-based information to make informed vaccination choices. Learn more about projects funded by the Immunization Partnership Fund here: https://ow.ly/KZRQ50QIfFj
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Studies have shown that religion significantly influences the uptake of vaccination services by influencing the population negatively or positively toward the service. In Nigeria, the high number of zero-dose children, despite the availability of routine immunization services, is a concerning issue. Hence, the Zero-Dose Learning Hub successfully held its second webinar series, focusing on innovative strategies for reaching zero-dose children in Nigeria, specifically exploring the influence of religion on immunization practices and effective community engagement strategies. The webinar, which was a resounding success with close to 200 attendees, holds bi-monthly and addresses pertinent issues in immunization. GAVI technically and financially funds the Zero-Dose Learning Hub.
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