Vaccines have long been a cornerstone of public health, preventing the spread of deadly diseases and saving countless lives. In 1974, the World Health Organisation (WHO) launched the Expanded ...

Childhood is a crucial period for growth, learning, and development. During these early years, children are at a higher risk of suffering from infections because their immune systems are still ...

World Health Day 2026 highlights vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of immunisation in protecting global health.

Stephen S Holden has previously conducted marketing research for pharmaceutical companies (including vaccine manufacturers), public health and government agencies covering a wide range of social ...

New Delhi: Vaccines play a crucial role in preventing life-threatening diseases, especially in children as their immune system isn’t fully developed. Timely immunisation is essential for children to ...

World Immunisation Week holds profound significance in the realm of public health for several reasons: Prevention of Diseases: Immunisation has been hailed as one of the most effective public health ...

Every year, we observe World Immunisation Week from April 24 to April 30 to highlight the importance of vaccines and to make people aware of the diseases that are preventable by vaccines. It is an ...

Andrew J Tatem receives funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. He directs the WorldPop project (www.worldpop.org) and co-directs the Flowminder ...

The current rollout covers key vaccines, including the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for girls aged 10, the hepatitis B ...

One thing the Covid-19 vaccination campaign has taught us is that with strong political will and an equally strong accountability system, immunisation targets can be set and achieved. How else can the ...