Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Committee
Vaccine-preventable diseases remain a major global health concern, despite the availability of safe and effective vaccines that save millions of lives each year. Strengthening immunization programs, addressing vaccine hesitancy, and ensuring equitable access are crucial to eliminating these diseases and preventing future outbreaks.
Committee Members
Vivian Ben Obiagwu
Executive Director
Bethel Viva Foundation
Mikaela Nordenfelt
Director
ESWI
Larry Holden
President & CEO
Global Liver Institute (GLI)
Birgit Poniatowski
Executive Director
IAS
King Solomon Martin
Nursing supretender
FRH-DONGA
Edna Tembo
Executive Director
COWLHA
Henrique Fonseca
Head, Immunology & Vaccines
Einstein Hospital Israelita
Lillian Kreppel
Co-Founder
HPV Cancers Alliance
Dr. S. M. Mursalin
National Adviser
Pak One Health alliance
Dr Ishwar Gilada
HIV/ID Consultant
Unison Medicare
Wishes Mumba
Communications Lead
COWLHA
Alexandra Castro Silva
Secretary General
EMSA
Dr Tim Reed
President & CEO
Health Action International
Nenad Miljkovic
President
EAHP
Pedro Barata
Vice President
EMSA
Rohit Malpani
ndependent Consultant
GARDP
Beno Huglin Mbeya
Research Scientist
Ifakara Health Institute
Chika Offor
Chief Executive Officer
VNDC
Guest Experts
Najiba M. Abdulrazzaq
Head of Infection Prevention
EHS
Chetan Sharma
Surveillance Medical Officer
Indipendent
Richard Corfneille Lupasu
Public Health Expert
Independent
Committee Manager
Emily Gellert
Committee Manager