African Leaders Call for Urgent Action to Revitalize Routine Immunization WHOAFRO: Africa
19 February 2023Addis Ababa — African heads of state today agreed on key measures to revamp routine immunization across the continent following massive disruptions by the COVID-19 pandemic that stymied childhood vaccination programmes and heightened outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases.
"We believe that it is possible to achieve the national and global immunization targets including eradication and elimination goals. Progress in meeting immunization targets, we believe, is a driver for equitable health outcomes for children, mothers and the population as a whole," said H.E. Dr Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone."We believe as a government that the returns on investment for immunization are very high for our progress towards meeting the SDGs.
"Recalling the Addis Ababa Declaration on Immunization endorsed by Heads of State at the 28th African Union Summit, Africa's leaders hold a mandate to secure sustainable financing toward increasing access to immunization, and work with communities to strengthen immunization systems across the continent. We can end vaccine-preventable diseases and save many more lives.
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