Abstract
This webinar is held in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC). The discussion, led by a panel of experts, will focus on understanding countries’ most suitable evidence-based strategies adopted to maintain immunization achievements, while respecting COVID-19 transmission reduction instructions and maintaining/sustaining population trust and demand.
The webinar session will focus on:
- Highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on immunization at global, regional and country levels.
- Understanding country situations, strategies, and progress in terms of resuming immunization activities.
- Defining the needed support for the implementation of these strategies and plans
Participating experts include
- Dr. W. William Schluter Director, Global Immunization Division, US CDC
- Prof. Zulfiqar Bhutta Co-Director, Centre for Global Child Health, Toronto & Founding Director, Institute for Global Health & Development, The Aga Khan University. Pakistan
- Dr. Firas Jabbar Al-Mossawi EPI Manager /Iraq
- Dr. Ehab Basha National Vaccination Officer, EPI /Egypt
The session will be moderated by Dr Salah Al Awaidy Communicable Diseases Adviser to Health Affairs /Oman & Ex-SAGE Member.
To attend this webinar, please register here