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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

Pedro Barata

Vice President

Alexandra Castro Silva

Secretary General

Lillian Kreppel

Co-Founder

Birgit Poniatowski

Executive Director

Chika Offor

Chief Executive Officer

Edna Tembo

Executive Director

Mikaela Nordenfelt

Director

Rohit Malpani

ndependent Consultant

Dr Tim Reed

President & CEO

Dr. S. M. Mursalin

National Adviser

King Solomon Martin

Nursing supretender

Wishes Mumba

Communications Lead

Henrique Fonseca

Head, Immunology & Vaccines

Larry Holden

President & CEO

Beno Huglin Mbeya

Research Scientist

Nenad Miljkovic

President

Dr Ishwar Gilada

HIV/ID Consultant

Guest Experts

Najiba M. Abdulrazzaq

Head of Infection Prevention

Chetan Sharma

Surveillance Medical Officer

Richard Corfneille Lupasu

Public Health Expert

Reports of our past events

European Parliament Roundtable Report: Building Trust, Breaking Barriers — Tackling Vaccine Hesitancy for a Healthier Europe

Vaccination Across Lifespans: Understanding Adult and Infant Immunisation Needs

​Upcoming Events

No events at the moment

Contact 

Emily Gellert

Committee Manager

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