ViVa news – week 13

WHO kicks off World Immunization Week 2026 campaign messaging WHO has rolled out the 2026 World Immunization Week materials under a very on‑brand call to action: “Your decision makes a difference. Immunization for all,” emphasizing vaccines as one of the most powerful tools in public health, with >150 million lives saved over the past 50 years. The campaign leans hard into closing immunity gaps in the 20 million children who missed at least one dose in 2024, and highlights “newer” vaccines (malaria, HPV, cholera, dengue, meningitis, RSV, Ebola, mpox) as evidence that the pipeline is alive and kicking even if your clinic fridge feels depressingly routine. Source accessed March 30, 2026: WHO – World Immunization Week 2026 WHO SAGE met in March 2026: expect fresh guidance soon WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) convened 9–12 March 2026, with background materials now posted and formal recommendations pending publication. For busy clinicians, this...