Commemorating World Immunization Week, 2021: The RI experience of the PAS Project
As Nigeria marks World Immunization Week for 2021 celebrated from April 24th - 30th every year, it is important to highlight the use of vaccines in mitigating vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs).
1.0 World Immunization Week 2021
As Nigeria marks World Immunization Week for 2021 celebrated from April 24th – 30th every year, it is important to highlight the use of vaccines in mitigating vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) and to measure the progress of Nigeria’s journey for self-reliance. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the primary objective of the week is to emphasise the value of vaccines in preventing diseases that were hitherto perceived as life-threatening. This World Immunization Week seeks to highlight the importance of vaccines as a “public good that saves lives and protects health” whilst also allowing development. The theme of 2021 is “Vaccines bring us closer”.
NCOC holds Special Session on COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy
December 31, 2020
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) on Thursday held a special session on COVID-19 vaccine availability and efficient administration to mull over the National Vaccine Strategy being devised to amicably ensure the immunization process.
The NCOC meeting discussed the epidemic curve chart data and the National Vaccine Strategy.
The Prime Minister’s Adviser on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood joined the session via video link.
The Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Health Dr. Faisal Sultan, the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Division Khusro Bakhtiar, the Special Assistant on Poverty Alleviation Dr. Sania Nishtar, the Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Lieutenant General Akhtar Nawaz Satti, the Surgeon General Pakistan Army Lieutenant General Nigar Johar, and the Director-General Military Operations (DGMO) Major General Nauman Zakria
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