Report on the 4th Regional Verification Commission for Measles and Rubella Elimination in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

The Regional Verification Commission (RVC) for Measles and Rubella Elimination in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO) declared that measles and rubella have been

Report on National level training on AEFI and vaccine safety surveillance

Report on 19th Africa Annual Meningitis Meeting & 9th Meeting of MenAfriNet Partners

Dates: 8 - 9 November 2022, virtual meeting Th

Strengthening religious leaders’ role as preventive health champions in Guatemala

Report on 15th meeting Regional Certification Commission for Poliomyelitis Eradication

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31st Inter-country meeting of National EPI managers and meeting of the RTAG on immunization

The WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO) hosted the 31st

Celebrating 20 years of a polio-free WHO European Region

Best Practices on COVID -19 Vaccination Data & Monitoring Systems

Next session of the ‘Learning Collective Initiative’ in Covid-19 Vaccine Delivery Partnership (CoVDP) Webinar Series  A ‘Learning Collective Initiative’ has been establi

Best practices on COVID -19 strategies on Integration into PHC/essential immunization

Next session of the ‘Learning Collective Initiative’ in Covid-19 Vaccine Delivery Partnership (CoVDP) Webinar Series A ‘Learning Collective Initiative’ has been established under th

Report on AFRO Region NIS Workshop for Francophone Countries in Benin

Report on first meeting of the Regional NITAG Network Meeting of the Americas

Upcoming: Webinar “Building a Better Immunity: A Pathway to Healthy Longevity”

Participants: 

COVID -19 vaccination strategies in humanitarian settings (or for populations of concern) including refugees, internally displaced populations (IDPs), and migrants

Next session of the ‘Learning Collective Initiative’ in Covid-19 Vaccine Delivery Partnership (CoVDP) Webinar Series Session 5: COVID -19 vaccination strategies in humanitaria

‘Learning Collective Initiative’ in Covid-19 Vaccine Delivery Partnership (CoVDP): Learnings from One Plan / One Budget Development

A ‘Learning Collective Initiative’ has been established under the CoVDP to provide targeted support to 34 concerted support countries. This workstream will collect, consolidate, and share lesso

Considerations for integrating Covid-19 vaccination into the national immunization programs / PHC

This is the final webinar in our series on Strategies for optimizing Covid-19 vaccine distribution

Management of Covid-19 vaccine expiry

This webinar is the fourth in our series on Strategies for optimizing Covid-19 vaccine distribution

Risk and mitigation strategies for managing Covid-19 vaccines in the supply chain and CCE strategies used

This webinar is the third in our series on Strategies for optimizing Covid-19 vaccine distribution

Verification & traceability of COVID-19 vaccine

This webinar is the second in our series on Strategies for optimizing Covid-19 vaccine distribution

Gender consideration in Covid-19 rollout

This webinar is the first in our series on Strategies for optimizing Covid-19 vaccine distribution

Structural gender barriers to immunization

This 1.5 hrs. webinar on structural gender barriers to immunization is the second in a series of three sessions. The first webinar on 2 June covered societal gender barriers to accessing and using

Social Gender Barriers to Immunization

This is the first of three learning sessions about gender barriers to immunization. This 1.5 hrs. webinar will provide participants with an understanding of key concepts of gender-related barriers

Gestion Efficace des Vaccins (GEV) : pourquoi le progrès est si lent ?

Après avoir présenté la synthèse des résultats des évaluations GEV conduites entre 2009 et 2019, et constaté le profils entre les montagnes (scores hauts de critères d’investissement) et

Effective Vaccine Management (EVM): Why is progress so slow?

After presenting a summary of the results of the EVM evaluations conducted between 2009 and 2019, and noting the profile between mountains (high scores of investment criteria) and depressions/preci

Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 Nouvelle formulation du vaccin : implications sur la gestion des vaccins, la chaîne d'approvisionnement et l'assistance technique

Le webinaire orientera les pays sur la nouvelle formulation Tris/Sucrose du vaccin COVID-19 de Pfizer BioNTech. L'objectif est de soutenir les pays en transition vers l'utilisation de la nouvelle f

Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine new formulation: implications on vaccine management, supply chain, and technical assistance

The webinar will orient countries on the new Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine new Tris/Sucrose formulation. The objective is to support countries transition to use the new vaccine formulation, with

Routine Immunisation Services Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic: A webinar series

We are excited to announce the dates of our webinar series taking stock on Routine Immunisation Services amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Reaching Zero-Dose Children and Supporting Immunization Equity in Humanitarian Contexts

How do we restore and strengthen immunization to effectively reach populations in humanitarian settings? An estimated two-thirds of zero-dose children live in conflict-affected settings. More

Zero-Dose Community of Practice Webinar: MR 5-Dose Vials: Opportunities for the Zero-Dose Agenda

Registration Link: 

Introduction to the National Immunization Strategy (NIS)

Updated guidance to support countries in the development of National Immunization Strategies (NIS) is now available in English, French and Russian at

New Webinar: Estimating the costs of a National Immunization Strategy (NIS)

This second webinar in a series will provide an introduction to NIS.COST, a new approach developed by UNICEF for estimating the costs and budget implications of implement

COVID-19 Vaccination Intra-Action Review (IAR) Mini-cPIE clinic 5: Inequities in COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake

As countries conduct mini COVID-19 vaccine Post-Introduction Evaluation (mini-cPIE), also called the COVID-19 Vaccination Intra-Action Review (IAR), to review and adjust their COVID-19 vaccine roll

WHO Mini-cPIE (COVID-19 Vaccination IAR) Clinic 4: Promoting COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake - Unique Risk Communication and Community Engagement Approaches

As countries conduct mini COVID-19 vaccine Post-Introduction Evaluation (mini-cPIE), also called the COVID-19 Vaccination Intra-Action Review (IAR), to review and adjust their COVID-19 vaccine roll

Introduction à la Stratégie nationale de Vaccination (SNV)

Des directives actualisées visant à aider les pays à élaborer des stratégies nationales de vaccination (SNV) sont désormais disponibles en anglais, en français et en russe sur le site

Introduction to the National Immunization Strategy (NIS)

Updated guidance to support countries in the development of National Immunization Strategies (NIS) is now available in English, French and Russian at

Deploying an electronic LMIS: Making the right choice: 06 - Introducing DHIS2's Last Mile eLMIS Module

This webinar series presents the leading eLMIS software and service options that are currently deployed in the field. It also explores how to prepare for a deployment and the essential steps in cho

Learning from communities - designing community-led approaches to COVID-19 behaviors and vaccine confidence strategies

Learning from communities - designing community-led approaches to COVID-19 behaviors and vaccine confidence strategies  &nb

Mini-cPIE (COVID-19 vaccination IAR) Clinic 3: Country Experience Sharing and Lessons Learned from Fragile States/Humanitarian Contexts

As countries conduct mini COVID-19 vaccine Post-Introduction Evaluation (mini-cPIE), also called the COVID-19 Vaccination Intra-Action Review (IAR), to review and adjust their COVID-19 vaccine roll

Webinar on novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) rollout – next steps

Webinar on novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) rollout – next steps Monday 18 October 2021  10h00 – 1

WHO Mini-cPIE (COVID-19 Vaccination IAR) Clinic 2: Experience Sharing and Lessons Learned

As countries conduct mini COVID-19 vaccine Post-Introduction Evaluation (mini-cPIE), also called the COVID-19 Vaccination Intra-Action Review (IAR), to review and adjust their COVID-19 vaccine roll

Course: Enhancing Skills in Immunization Planning, Implementation and Monitoring

The Boost Community and John Snow, Inc. are excited to present a 4-part training course focused on&

WHO COSTING, BUDGETING, FINANCING AND DELIVERY OF COVID-19 VACCINES - Global Status Update: A year in reflection and a year ahead

Webinar series: WHO Costing, Budgeting, Financing and Delivery of COVID-19 Vaccines The WHO’s Department of Immunization, Vaccines and B

COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Webinar Series  - The role & impact of faith actors in overcoming barriers to COVID-19 vaccination

WEBINAR 2 Part 2COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Webinar Series  Co-convened by the World Hea

COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Webinar Series - The role & impact of faith actors in overcoming barriers to COVID-19 vaccination

WHO, UNICEF and Religions for Peace are pleased to invite you to the second webinar in the series. This webinar will explore some of the challenges and barriers to vaccine uptake within a faith con

La distribution des vaccins anti-COVID-19 - Innovations & défis pour une meilleure couverture vaccinale

L’Université d’Oslo et HISP WCA ont le plaisir d’annoncer le webinaire sur la distribution des vaccins anti-COVID-19 le lundi 7 juin 2021 à 14:30 - 16:00 T.U. Rejoignez-nous donc pour le pr

Addressing Challenges in Vaccination in Fragile Contexts: What are the perspectives under IA2030?

With COVID-19 vaccines now available worldwide, reaching underserved and vulnerable populations is a priority under the 

COVID-19 vaccine safety monitoring

Join us on this webinar to learn about the safety monitoring process of COVID-19 vaccines. Dr Madhava Ram Balakrishnan will discuss vaccine safety and the latest developments on the Astra

COVID-19 Vaccine Introduction: Challenges and Lessons Learned from Uganda, Zambia, Ghana and Zimbabwe

The BID Learning Network (BLN) invites you to join a three-part webinar series about experiences and lessons learned on COVID-19 vaccine introduction from Africa. The first webinar in this series w

EMPHNET WEBi Series - Increasing Vaccine Demand and Uptake During the COVID-19 Vaccine Infodemic

EMPHNET is announcing the launch of the next webinar in its WEBi Series titled “Increasing Vaccine Demand and Uptake During the COVID-19 Vaccine Infodemic” The webina

Vaccination for the world’s vulnerable – Internally displaced populations, refugees and migrants

Governments and states are encouraged to include all high-risk individuals and populations, according to the WHO SAGE recommendations, independent of their residency and legal status, including int

Demonstrating the Power of PEI/EPI Synergies

As part of an ongoing series, Boost members are invited to engage with Bright Spots story submitters through webinars that will highlight promising practices from selected stories. These webin

Health Campaign Effectiveness Coalition Test and Learn Series, Session 1: Opportunities for Campaign Integration and Co-delivery

The Health Campaign Effectiveness Coalition launches the “Test and Learn” series with a research team from the University of Ottawa and Bruyere Research Institute (Canada), University of Medica

COVID-19 Vaccination for National, regional and global stakeholders - Adaptive leadership for COVID-19 Vaccine Introduction

The Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator’s, 

TechNet Conference: Cold chain management during Covid-19 - Panel discussion

Join us for a panel discussion to learn how several programs have managed cold chain maintenance during Covid-19. We will discuss how have they overcome obstacles of restricted travel, competing pr

TechNet Conference: Immunisation supply chain interventions that enable coverage and equity and contribute to resilient systems

As the impact of COVID-19 continues to disrupt immunisation services, reaching underserved communities and zero dose children has become more critical than ever. In a bid to assist countries with p

TechNet Conference: ISC Leadership & Governance at country level: NLWG’s role in building immunization supply chain resilience

COVID-19 pandemic has provided countries with the challenges but also opportunities to innovate for better coordinating national and sub-national immunization supply chains and for mitigating immun

TechNet Conference: Strategies for catch-up and reducing missed opportunities for vaccination (MOV)

Timely vaccination is important for ensuring populations are fully protected against life-threatening illnesses as early as possible, and preventing large outbreaks of VPDs. Yet, scheduled vaccinat

WHO GRISP Scholar Special Events: Strategies for Catch-Up Vaccination in the Context of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges for health systems and in some places has led to disruptions in routine immunization service delivery & decreases in vaccination cover

WHO GRISP Scholar Special Events: Gender and Routine Immunization

Growing evidence points to the multiple ways in which gender influences risks, access to health services & ultimately health outcomes, including for immunization. To increase immunization cover

Country Perspectives on Turning On and Off Immunization Services During COVID-19

Join the Boost Community and John Snow Inc. (JSI) for a virtual panel discussion that will center around country perspectives on maintaining and restoring immunization services during COVID-19.

Global Routine Immunization Strategies and Practices (GRISP) - WHO Scholar Level 1 certification in routine immunization activity planning

Are you **directly involved** with routine immunization activity planning for your country's Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI)?   If so, we encourage yo

Countries’ Strategies to Maintain Immunization Achievements During the Pandemic while Adapting to Post Pandemic

This webinar is held in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its discussions will focus on understanding countries’ most suitable evidence-based strategies adopt

​Registrations Open for Online PGD in Global Health PSM - September 2020

Empower's 24th Batch of the Online Post Graduate Diploma Course in Global Health Procurement and Supply Chain Management, in col

Addressing Immunization challenges during COVID-19 Pandemic in Nigeria

The Nigeria WHO Scholar Alumni in Collaboration with BID Learning Network is pleased to invite you to a webinar entitled "Addressing Immunization challenges during COVID-19

COVID-19 and the Online Info-demic: Learning to Recognize Bots, Trolls, and Cyborgs and How to React with Dr. David Broniatowksi

Dr. Broniatowski will discuss the results of new studies regarding similarities between COVID-19 misinformation and the vaccine debate. Participants will learn how to ident

Online Post Graduate Diploma Course in Global Health Procurement and Supply Chain Management- March 2020

Registration is going on for Empower's 22nd Batch of the Online Post Graduate Diploma Course in Global Health Procurement and Supply Chain Management, in collaboration with Kent State University, USA,

Immunization impact accelerator global digital event

In July 2019, 644 Scholars from 55 countries pledged to improve immunization outcomes. In this Special Event, Scholars will share their experiences in the Impact Accelerator, a new model for leading c

Enquêtes de couverture vaccinale post-campagne (après une ASV)

Une ASV est toute activité vaccinale conduite en plus des services de vaccination systématique. Les enquêtes de couverture vaccinale post-campagne: * Quelles sont leurs spécificités? * Com

3rd International Workshop on Monitoring and Evaluation of Global Health Programs

The seven-day workshop on Monitoring and Evaluation of Global Health Programs will provide the platform for state of the art tools and techniques. By the end of this workshop, participants will be abl

People that Deliver - Human Resources for Health Supply Chain Management Workshop

The People that Deliver workshop - Using a Theory of Change and whole of Supply Chain Management labor market approach to catalyze country investments to improve Human Resources: A practical toolkit w

International Workshop on Mapping and Size Estimation Among Key Populations

Population size estimates and mapping populations are important to adequately respond to health issues in high-risk​ groups. They are needed for advocacy, to develop programs, and to plan, implement

2nd International Workshop on Monitoring & Evaluation of Global Health Programs

Empower is organizing the 2nd International Workshop on ​MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF GLOBAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, scheduled from 05th– 13th September 2018 in New Delhi, India. The eight-day residentia

Teach to Reach: Innovative Methods for Immunization Training

Teach to Reach: Innovative Methods for Immunization Training

Sharing lessons learned on Vaccination Coverage Surveys and defining a surveyrelated Research agenda

Sharing lessons learned on Vaccination Coverage Surveys and defining a surveyrelated Research agenda