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:

  1. Highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on immunization at global, regional and country levels.
  2. Understanding country situations, strategies, and progress in terms of resuming immunization activities.
  3. 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