UNICEF and WHO Global Webinar: Country case studies focusing on reinstated immunization activities during the COVID-19 pandemic

Health systems throughout the world have been rapidly overwhelmed and compromised by the COVID-19 crisis. Essential health services and routine immunization programs that are normally strengthened by supplementary immunization activities and national campaigns have been severely impacted.

As the global health community takes steps to recover lost ground, this webinar presents a case study report documenting the good practices and lessons learned from six countries that have managed to reinstate immunization campaigns despite the wide-ranging impact of the COVID-19 crisis. The report compiles experiences, achievements and challenges from Angola, Bangladesh, India, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines and Yemen.

Please join UNICEF and WHO on 12^th August, 2021 at 9:30 EST (14:30 GMT), with UNICEF and WHO representatives from Yemen, India and the Philippines, who  will discuss their experiences and participate in a Q&A session. The link to the webinar is: https://unicef.zoom.us/j/99165665379?from=addon The recording will be shared after the webinar for those colleagues who will be unable to join.

Panelists

            Katie Leach – Author of the case study report, Public Health Consultant, UNICEF

Yemen

            Ansar Rasheed – Communication for Development Manager, UNICEF

            Dr Javed Iqbal – Medical Officer EPI, WHO

            Victor Sule – Immunization Manager, UNICEF

Philippines

            Carla Ante Orozco – Immunization Specialist, UNICEF

            Kathleen Solis – Communication for Development, UNICEF

India

            Dr Bhrigu Kapuria – Health Specialist, UNICEF

            Dr Rija Andriamihantanirina – Immunization Specialist, UNICEF

Moderator

            Imran Mirza – Health Specialist, Health Section, UNICEF NYHQ

Join the webinar here.

We look forward to seeing you on 12^th August!

UNICEF NYHQ