Immunization service delivery

Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI)

The Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) was established in 1974 through a World Health Assembly resolution (resolution WHA27.57) to build on the success of the global smallpox eradication programme, and to ensure that all children in all countries benefited from life-saving vaccines.

Immunization systems and policy

Information on global strategies and goals, immunization policy, school-based immunization, training initiatives and materials, vaccine management and logistics, RED strategy, Comprehensive multi-year planning, immunization country profiles and summary data.

New and under-utilized vaccines

Decision-making and key issues surrounding the use and introduction of new vaccines

Project Optimize: Rethinking the immunization logistics

The right vaccine, in the right place, at the right time...

Linking with other interventions

Information on progress towards linking the delivery of immunization with other interventions such as vitamin A, treated bednets for malaria prevention and anthelminthic drugs.

Accelerated disease control

Information on vaccine-preventable diseases, including poliomyelitis, measles, maternal and neonatal tetanus, yellow fever and hepatitis B.

Immunization financing

Online resource on immunization financing including analyses, country profiles, databases, indicators, tools and resources.

Site last updated 15 October 2012

MEETINGS

Regional Meetings & Key Events Related to Immunization

June 2013

Global Measles and Rubella Laboratory Network Meeting

24-26 June 2013
WHO Headquarters, Geneva

Global New and Under-utilized Vaccine Introduction Surveillance Strategic Review Meeting

16-20 September 2013
WHO Headquarters, Geneva

SAGE Working Group on Measles and Rubella

25-26 September 2013
WHO Headquarters, Geneva

CONTACTS

Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals
World Health Organization
20 Avenue Appia
1211 Geneva 27
Switzerland
Fax: +41 22 791 4193
E-mail: vaccines@who.int