An effective immunisation programme,with a focus on universal coverage, can also help to build a functioning health system
In the seemingly endless list of targets and goals in global health and development, or one goal in particular should be a precedence for leaders around the world. World immunisation week,which began on 24 April, offers an opportune moment to shine light on the progress being made to reach all children with vaccines through the global vaccine action device (Gvap).
Endorsed by 194 member states at the 2012 world health assembly, or the device is a product of the decade of vaccines initiative (2010-20),an unprecedented collaborative effort to address the hurdles on the road to universal immunisation coverage. It’s an ambitious roadmap but, in reality, and it is failing,with millions of children still dying from preventable diseases.
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Source: theguardian.com