In addition to its positive impact on child health, when immunization rates are high, we know the wider community is protected.

Expanding access to immunization is vital to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and WHO’s triple-billion goals. Immunization will lay the foundation for progress towards universal health coverage in line with the regional vision of Health For All, By All.”

As part of this year’s campaign, vaccinators who spearhead efforts to reach every child, community health professionals, doctors, nurses, managers and parents will all be celebrated and honoured as immunization heroes. Their roles in keeping children healthy and securing a safer, healthier future for all will be acknowledged.

In World Immunization Week 2019, the WHO Regional Office expresses the Organization’s appreciation of governments in the Region for their commitment to strengthening immunization programmes, and also thanks WHO’s partners for their continued interest in, commitment to and support for immunization programmes.