IVPN - Global Health’s Post

It is often stated vaccination has made the greatest contribution to global health of any human intervention apart from the introduction of clean water and sanitation. From protecting local communities to safeguarding global health, vaccines have been transforming public health for over 200 years. According to the World Health Organization, between 3.5 and 5 million lives are saved every year thanks to vaccines, which help protect us from diseases such diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, influenza and measles. Curious to know more about vaccines? Then have a listen to this podcast from the Doherty Institute with Professor Arup Chakraborty, a luminary from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for a dive into the fascinating world of vaccines, from their historical roots to the cutting-edge science shaping our future. #vaccinessavelives #vaccines #vaccination #immunization https://lnkd.in/gqawTZjy

Interesting article over the importance of immunizations in children https://lnkd.in/gZ9V8MDi.

In this Fox5DC TV interview, I discuss vaccine hesitancy, how vaccines are an incredible technology that improve human lives, and how more vaccines on the schedule is a good thing https://lnkd.in/eUqvBmcy

🚨#New #Study Links #COVID #Vaccines to #Excess #Deaths in #Western #Countries A recent study suggests #COVID-19 vaccines may be partly responsible for an increase in "#unprecedented" excess deaths in Western countries over the past #three years, as reported by the NY Post. Researchers from the Netherlands' Vrije Universiteit analyzed data from 47 countries and found over 3 million excess deaths since 2020. They urge government leaders to investigate the underlying causes, noting documented serious side effects of the vaccines. For more details, refer to the [NY Post article](nypost.com) and the study published in BMJ Public Health.

The Journal of Medical Economics published an interesting overview on the indirect costs of vaccine preventable cancer mortality in Middle East & North Africa. Taking different public health measures such as active screening & vaccinations are crucial to reduce the existing burden and improving mortality rates. Goran Benčina Dzhumber Ugrekhelidze Hayley Shoel Anne Meiwald Amanda Eiden Georgie Weston #health #healtheconomics

To reach our global goals on immunisation we must consider middle-income countries where 1 in 3 zero-dose children currently live.  What should be done to ensure these children get the vaccines they need? Read the #IA2030 in-depth review: #WHA77 World Health Organization Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc.

I'm thrilled to announce the publication of our research study shedding light on the factors influencing vaccine hesitancy and refusal in India. Despite lower hesitancy observed for vaccines included in the EPI program, our findings underscore the urgent need for targeted educational campaigns to address misconceptions and enhance vaccine confidence among the general population. Read complete article - 'Factors influencing the hesitancy and refusal of vaccines in India: A study-using tool developed by WHO SAGE Working Group' online via this link - https://lnkd.in/eFu2QZg9 Dr. Mohamed Bilal Moosa, Devayani Josh, Dr. Reshma Bobby, Dr. Besty Biju #vaccine #hesitancy #EPI #confidence

For National Immunization Awareness Month, the S.C. Department of Public Health and Prisma Health highlight the significance of vaccines in the play for global health protection. Watch the press conference to hear their discussion about the crucial role that vaccines play in fighting against various diseases and cancers: https://bit.ly/4dLJInG

🌍 ❓ What if the malaria vaccine had reached African countries nine years earlier - how many kids lives hit have been saved? The first vaccine for malaria received major regulatory approval in 2015, but it didn't become part of vaccination programs in africa until 2024. Why did it it take so long for a vaccine that was needed to save lives and what impact might it have had had it come faster? How many children's deaths could have been averted? More than half a million according to this The New York Times article. Know more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dZQ2tcNB #africa #health #healthcare #medicines #vaccines #pubichealth #safemedicines #qualitymedicines #counterfeitedmedicines #leniashwenda #medicines4africa #southafrica #ghana #malawi