How Can We Accelerate Maternal Vaccination Globally?

by Kate Fay, Michelle J Groome, Hellen Barsosio, Anna C Seale

New maternal vaccines could reduce infant deaths at and after birth, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Work is underway to prepare for new maternal vaccines globally, and the Maternal Immunization Readiness Network for Africa and Asia will support in-country preparation in several low- and middle-income countries. However, the impact of new maternal vaccines will only be realized with supportive policy recommendations and sufficient financing for the development of maternal immunization platforms.

24th April 2025 • comment

Strengthening the Expanded Programme on Immunization in Africa: Looking beyond 2015

by Jai K Das

There have been significant improvements in the performance of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) in Africa since its inception in 1974. However, there exist wide inter- and intra-country differences.

22nd March 2013 • comment