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15 05, 2018

Approx. 3,000,000 deaths are prevented every year due to vaccines – Experts

2018-05-27T02:28:54+00:00

Approximately 3,000,000 deaths are prevented every year due to vaccines. Immunization is estimated to save 2-3 million lives every year. An estimated 19.5 million infants worldwide are still missing out on basic vaccines. These views were expressed by experts of Pakistan Pediatric Association while addressing a press briefing to observe World Immunization Week held recently [...]

15 04, 2013

Better supply systems key to reach all children with life-saving vaccines

2017-04-26T12:35:10+00:00

In advance of World Immunization Week, global experts are highlighting strategies to further advance progress on the Global Vaccine Action Plan that was endorsed by the World Health Assembly, 2012. Better supply and logistics systems are essential to reach the estimated 22 million children in developing countries who are still not protected from dangerous diseases [...]