Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Closing immunization gaps and strengthening equitable access, confidence and sustainable support for vaccines.
The Committee brings together civil society, researchers and advocates to strengthen equitable access to vaccines and close immunization gaps. It supports coordinated advocacy, evidence on coverage and access barriers, sustainable financing and political commitment, while promoting trusted science-based communication and stronger civil society participation in immunization policy and decision-making.
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Member Organizations
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Together for Impact
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Countries Represented
Evidence
to Policy in Action
Our Objectives
Evidence to Policy
Translate research, community data, and field experience into practical policy recommendations.
Integrated Health Systems
Promote integration of NTD and VBD responses into primary healthcare and health systems
Health Equity & Human Dignity
Advance equity, dignity, reproductive health, WASH, and climate vulnerability for all communities.
Community Systems
Strengthen community-led responses, referral pathways, and locally grounded advocacy
Preparedness & Early Warning
Support laboratory capacity, surveillance, and early warning for timely national responses.
Sustainable Financing
Advocate for better-financed, less fragmented, and more resilient NTD and VBD programmes.
COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP
Emily Gellert
Committee Manager
VPD
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Vivian Ben Obiagwu
Executive Director
Bethel Viva Foundation
Edna Tembo
Executive Director
COWLHA
Wishes Mumba
Communications Lead
COWLHA
Pedro Barata
Vice President
EMSA
Mikaela Nordenfelt
Director
ESWI
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
YOUR POLICY PRIORITIES
Close Routine Immunization Coverage Gaps
Safeguard Sustainable Immunization Financing
Advance Immunization Equity
Counter Vaccine Misinformation and Strengthen Confidence
Strengthen Civil Society Participation in Immunization Policy
Strengthen Evidence-Informed Immunization Policy
EVENTS & UPDATES
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MAY 11, 2025
Committee Meeting: Policy Priorities & Advocacy Roadmap
Members discussed key policy gaps, evidence needs, and opportunities for joint advocacy.
APR 28, 2025
Developing a Joint Policy Position Paper
Members are contributing regional insights and civil society perspectives to shape our collective voice.
APR 15, 2025
Global Health Event Engagement
Exploring advocacy opportunities linked to global health forums and cross-sector partnerships.
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