Nestled in the hills of Mangochi District, Malawi, is the rural village of Jalasi. To the east is the neighboring country of Mozambique, to the west is Lake Malawi. The community is a vibrant one – its market bustling with vendors, its streets alive... The post Protecting Girls by Building Responsive Systems in Malawi Through HPV Vaccination appeared first on VillageReach.| VillageReach
Across Africa, immunization programs face a persistent challenge: ensuring vaccines reach every child who needs them. Despite significant investments in vaccine procurement and cold chain infrastructure, last-mile stockouts continue to undermine coverage goals and leave vulnerable populations without protection. The solution lies not just... The post Transforming Immunization Supply Chains through Partnerships and Data appeared first on VillageReach.| VillageReach
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In the remote Manono health zone of Tanganyika Province, a journey to deliver life-saving vaccines to Busolo Village was abruptly halted...| VillageReach
Cold Chain Technicians like Ramson and Thokozani play a vital role in ensuring vaccines remain safe and effective. Discover how technology and dedication keep immunization programs running smoothly.| VillageReach
Our friends at Voices for Vaccines work tirelessly to make sure the anti-vaccine movement does not succeed in presenting itself as the default "parent voice" heard in any immunization conversation. VFV instead garners the power of the more than ninety percent of parents who choose to protect their children, and the community, by vaccinating. Because of the grassroots nature of the organization, and the fact that VFV does not accept any pharmaceutical funding, it relies entirely on individual ...| Moms Who Vax
Today marks the last day of National Influenza Vaccination Week, and in keeping with my standard M.O., I've waited until the very last minute to talk about the influenza vaccine. (Luckily, this didn't extend to the vaccine--my kids were vaccinated in August and I got mine in early November).| Moms Who Vax
Women leaders emerged as key drivers in the strategy to boost vaccination demand and and address "COVID fatigue." The post Women Lead the Charge in Mauritania to Boost Vaccination Demand and Reach Underserved Populations appeared first on Health Systems Strengthening Accelerator.| Health Systems Strengthening Accelerator
By Joan Kalepa and Ronald Ngeno, VillageReach Imagine a child’s missed vaccination sparking a dramatic scene, not of anger, but of awareness. In Malawi, this is a powerful new approach to public health. Through theatrical performances on local stages, communities are learning about the importance of vaccinations in a way that’s both entertaining and effective. Continue Reading| Global Washington