Message by the Director of the Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals at WHO – September 2023
Immunization stands as one of the most potent tools in the realm of public health, safeguarding countless lives and preventing the onset of severe illnesses stemming from vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) annually. Nevertheless, the COVID-19 pandemic has wrought significant upheaval upon immunization initiatives worldwide, resulting in a marked decrease in VPD coverage. As we find ourselves…