On July 31, the past Dr. Kate O’Brien (Kate O’Brien) Director of Immunization, Vaccine and Biologics Division, World Health Organization In a public statement, the World Health Organization and UNICEF jointly released WHO/UNICEF estimates of national immunization coverage (WUENIC).
The report found that some vaccination services have begun to return to normal after the outbreak of COVID-19. It is estimated that more children were vaccinated in the last year. More than 4 million people compared to 2021
However, this recovery has not happened in all countries. in all vaccination services and in all age groups Still, more than 20 million children were not vaccinated in at least one type last year, and 14 million were not vaccinated at all. This is a higher number than in 2019 before the epidemic occurred.
Of the 75 countries where vaccination services have declined because of the pandemic, only 15 have been able to restore vaccination services to pre-pandemic levels. The rest of the country continues to experience disruptions in vaccination services. or worse than before
Dr O’Brien said the biggest concern was that low-income countries still had no promise of a resurgence in vaccination services. Measles vaccination coverage continued to decline last year.
That reflects the need for urgent action to restore vaccine services in these countries. to ensure that all children have access to vaccines no matter where
The report reveals disparities in access to vaccines. But there is some good news. especially this year This is an important year in the fight against malaria as 12 countries across Africa begin receiving the first 18 million doses of the malaria vaccine over the next two years. research and development To improve health and increase child survival worldwide.
Since the vaccine was introduced in 2019, approximately 1.6 million children in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi have been vaccinated. through a joint program between the World Health Organization and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and the International Drug Procurement Facilitation Program. (UNITAID)
At the same time, there was exciting news from the research and development of the tuberculosis vaccine, M72/AS01E (M72), led by the Wellcome Trust and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Gates Foundation) Vaccine trials entering late stage evaluation Phase 3 trials will begin in 2024 with more than 26,000 subjects in countries with high tuberculosis infection rates such as Africa and Southeast Asia.
If successful, the world will have the first vaccine against tuberculosis in a century. Up to 76 million adolescents and adults can be protected from tuberculosis lung disease in the next 25 years.
However, O’Brien commented that Even though a vaccine has been developed But the road ahead is still long. Achievements in building a world without tuberculosis More investment in vaccine development is required to provide alternative vaccines. and invent ways to distribute vaccines thoroughly
In addition to vaccine research and development International organizations and agencies Efforts are also being made to push for universal vaccine distribution.
On September 12, the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 78) will be held in New York, USA. There will be a health agenda meeting among senior leaders.
Including the agenda to find ways to eliminate tuberculosis. Create universal health insurance and strengthening the Pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response (PPR) system. There were also discussions related to immunization programs.
This senior leadership meeting comes at a pivotal time. As the world is recovering from the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus and facing humanitarian crises and climate change.
Upholding human rights principles in ensuring universal health coverage is essential. To achieve the goal of preparing for and managing future outbreaks. and eliminate the original disease especially tuberculosis
In addition, the World Health Organization will hold a high-level conference on primary health care. This was followed by an advisory group meeting on immunization strategies. Between 25-29 Sept.
Dr. O’Brien urges everyone to follow up on these meetings. Immunization is one of the important agendas of the meeting. And will see progress and solutions to the problem of disrupted vaccination services. and expanding the coverage of different types of vaccines
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2023-08-16 01:03:33
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