Message by the Director of the Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals at WHO - May 2026
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The WHO's Director of Immunization warns that while global commitment to the 2030 Immunization Agenda remains strong, progress is threatened by misinformation, conflict, and funding gaps. The report emphasizes that routine immunization coverage is slipping, requiring renewed focus on primary health systems.
Why it matters
Global health security depends on maintaining high vaccination rates, and the current decline in coverage poses a significant risk for future disease outbreaks.
Kate O'Brien, Director of the Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals at WHO
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