Building pandemic response capacities through seasonal vaccination Strong national influenza vaccination programmes are the foundation for the vaccination component of the pandemic response. With support from the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework’s Partnership Contribution (PC), Turkmenistan is enhancing its national seasonal … [Read more...]
Changes to Turkmenistan’s National Immunization Schedule: New Steps in Strengthening Public Health
Vaccination is one of the most effective tools in combating infectious diseases, particularly among children. Thanks to systematic efforts to maintain high immunization coverage (95% and above), Turkmenistan has significantly reduced the incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases such as poliomyelitis, diphtheria, pertussis, measles, rubella, and others. Regular monitoring … [Read more...]
UNICEF launches #VaccinesWork campaign to inspire support for vaccines
Amid growing outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases, UNICEF’s campaign will use social media to show that most parents trust vaccines to protect their children NEW YORK, 18 April 2019 – UNICEF is launching a new global campaign on 24 April to emphasize the power and safety of vaccines among parents and wider social media users. The campaign will run … [Read more...]