4. Expanded programme of immunization

Mobile and fixed teams carried out and monitored the Expanded Programme of Immunization activities.

Likewise, UNICEF is undertaking the immunization plus project, ensuring that all centres have an adequate supply of vaccines and staff is able to conduct immunizations.

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The programme of mandatory child immunization, in accordance with the standards of the World Health Organization, had to be cut down compared to 1988.

Ten additional health facilities were reactivated, with routine immunization introduced in two additional health facilities, bringing to 175 the number of health facilities that provide routine Expanded Programme on Immunization services.

EPI technicians on management of cold chain facilities, including 22 vaccinators

C. Immunization plus

Immunization against measles

Mid level managers in the expanded programme on immunization (EPI) in all governorates were trained, as were private doctors.

The EPI network extended to the grass roots level and thus was ideal for reaching those in rural areas.

Immunization against children's paralyses

Project 7 Immunization UNICEF 3 000 000

The Ministry of Health of the Palestinian Authority provided all vaccines included in the expanded programme of immunization in the Gaza Strip and West Bank.

252. One delegation commended the focus of the programme and the innovative use of the extended programme of immunization (EPI) service delivery network of UNICEF.

Many countries have continued to build on the successes of UCI to develop integrated health systems.

In collaboration with the Ministry of Health, UNICEF carried out an Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) workshop at the end of June.

There have been several reasons for the increased incidence of epidemic parotitis inadequate immunity among schoolchildren who received vaccination 10 years ago or more, a lack of immunity among young people who were born before vaccination was begun in 1983, as well as a low level of immunisation among some children who have received the vaccine.

Vitamin A supplements will be provided annually to all under 5 children (about 30 million) along with Oral Polio Vaccine on National Immunisation Days through the EPI network.

This will augment the activities of the Expanded Programme of Immunization.

Immunization against measles (morbili), in percentage

E. Immunization plus oral report

Some 860 community health workers, traditional birth attendants, laboratory technicians and Extended Programme of Immunization (EPI) workers have been trained country wide.

Although not dramatic, the sudden decline in immunization coverage for a programme that had maintained close to full coverage over several years is a cause for concern.

(a) Elevation of immunization coverage of the six antigens of the Expanded Programme on Immunization to 80 per cent or more in all countries

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UNICEF and the World Bank have also made provision in their programme for significant support to IMCI.

Progress and key results. UNICEF supported national immunization by procuring vaccines, cold chain and immunization equipment and essential drugs.

Welcomes the Global Immunization Vision and Strategy

Welcomes the Global Immunization Vision and Strategy

Major studies have been completed in this plan period on immunization plus , the African Girls' Education Initiative and external support to basic education (a joint multi donor evaluation).

The high cost of this vaccine, which is grown in live mice, means that poorer countries have not been able to afford to give it as part of a routine immunization program.

Campaigns reached over 5 million children, while the restoration of routine immunization has been crucial for minimizing the risk of disease spread.

40. In 1988, for instance, 91.20 per cent of children were immunized and protected against six principal diseases requiring immunization.

Global Immunization Vision and Strategy oral report

The secretariat said that immunization remained a high priority.

Then we have fortification, how to build fortresses.

Forting up is not exactly a cavalryman's dream.

Immunization campaigns and related accelerated efforts had reached children in marginalized families, but at the same time had detracted attention and resources from routine immunization services.

Efforts to achieve the United Nations Millennium Development Goals for immunization in Somalia are ongoing through measles catch up campaigns and the strengthening of routine immunization.

83. The Committee expresses its concern as to the problems encountered in the immunization programme, the level of antenatal care, family planning programmes and the training of local community health workers.

The disease control initiatives and increases in immunization coverage have increased significantly the requirements for vaccines and, during 1992 vaccine prices increased an average of 23 per cent.

Target 1 Immunization and vitamin A coverage, disease reduction and immunization safety

BCG immunization coverage, 1991 2002 period

Multiple vaccination campaigns have successfully averted major epidemics.