When vaccination is discussed, the focus is usually on vaccines, coverage rates, disease outbreaks, or vaccine hesitancy. Yet one of the most important drivers of vaccination success often remains invisible: the...
Exploring the systems behind global immunization Vaccines save lives. But vaccination outcomes are never determined by vaccines alone. They are shaped by systems. Why do some countries achieve high public trust while...
Over roughly the past week to 18 May 2026, the main actionable developments have been a new WHO COVID‑19 antigen recommendation, regional RSV and influenza program moves (especially in Australia and Latin America), and...
Asia (SE Asia, China, India) No new schedule or policy updates from CDC-equivalents this week. We found no fresh national immunization schedule changes or formal vaccine-policy statements from CDC-equivalent agencies in...
Download Infographic Overview This infographic is designed to help readers think critically about whether vaccination against specific vaccine-preventable diseases is appropriate for them. It encourages individuals to...
“Shared decision‑making” sounds benign, even progressive. Who would object to clinicians and families talking through risks and benefits together? Yet as it is currently being applied to vaccination, “shared...
Download Infographic Overview This infographic shows how vaccines help fight antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by preventing infections before antibiotics are needed. It presents a simple causal chain: fewer infections →...
Pakistan: Nationwide HPV Rollout Pakistan launched a nationwide human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign targeting girls aged 9–14. With support from Gavi, UNICEF, and WHO, the program aims to reach 13 million...
Azhary A, Hajhamed NM, Osman Ali ET, Muvunyi CM, Siddig EE. Resurgent multistate measles outbreak in Sudan amidst conflict: Urgent need for vaccination and international support. Int J Infect Dis. 2025. doi:10.1016/j...
The world stands at a critical juncture in the fight against polio. Since the launch of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) in 1988, polio cases have been reduced by over 99.9%, saving millions from paralysis...