Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Strengthening civil society voices on immunisation policy, vaccine equity, and community trust to ensure no one is left unprotected.
The VPD Committee is IDA's advocacy platform for immunisation equity and policy. We coordinate civil society engagement at WHO, GAVI, and CEPI - developing joint positions on vaccine access, immunisation system strengthening, and outbreak preparedness. Our members span research, clinical practice, community advocacy, and policy, ensuring diverse perspectives shape global immunisation decisions.
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Committes
63
Member Organisations
14
Countries Represented
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Our Objectives
Equitable Vaccine Access
Advocate for fair distribution of vaccines across income groups and geographies, prioritising LMICs and marginalised populations.
Policy Advocacy
Shape WHO, GAVI, and national immunisation policies through evidence-based civil society input and coordinated positions.
Immunisation System Strengthening
Support countries in building resilient routine immunisation infrastructure including cold chain, last-mile delivery, and health worker training.
Outbreak Prevention
Coordinate rapid civil society response to vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks including measles, polio, and meningitis.
Vaccine Confidence
Address hesitancy through community engagement, evidence-based communication, and trust-building with affected populations.
Lifelong Immunisation
Promote vaccination across the life course — from infant immunisation to adult and elderly vaccination programmes.
Committee Leadership
Committee Manager
Ljupka Pavlova
IDA Secretariat
Committee Members
24
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Guest Experts
subject matter specialists invited to contribute expertise on specific topics
Our Policy Priorities
Equitable access to childhood and adult vaccines in LMICs
Strengthening cold chain and last-mile delivery systems
Addressing vaccine hesitancy and building community trust
Civil society engagement in GAVI and WHO immunisation governance
Vaccination across lifespans — infant through adult immunisation needs
Building trust and breaking barriers to vaccine uptake in Europe and globally
Events & Updates
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Reports of Our Past Events
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European Parliament Roundtable Report: Building Trust, Breaking Barriers — Tackling Vaccine Hesitancy for a Healthier Europe
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Vaccination Across Lifespans: Understanding Adult and Infant Immunisation Needs
Get Involved
Join the Committee's work to strengthen integrated, equitable, and community-informed responses on vaccine-preventable diseases.