Harare hosts regional immunisation conference
Zimbabwe is hosting the 2026 East and Southern Africa Expanded Programme on Immunization Managers' Conference to strengthen regional vaccine distribution. The event brings together health experts to share best practices and improve immunization coverage for children.
Why it matters
Regional collaboration on public health initiatives is critical for eradicating vaccine-preventable diseases and improving healthcare infrastructure in developing nations.
HARARE, Jul 27 (NewsDay Live) -Zimbabwe will this week host the 2026 East and Southern Africa Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) Managers' Conference aimed at strenghthening efforts to protect children against vaccine-preventable diseases.
Organised by the Ministry of Health and Child Care in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the conference will focus on reviewing progress in immunisation programmes, sharing best practices and developing strategies to improve vaccine coverage across east and southern Africa.
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