10 Years of Progress in Global Immunization Programs

Description

Join the [International Vaccine Access Center](https://www.jhsph.edu/ivac/ to celebrate progress made over the past decade as hundreds of millions of children around the world gained access to life-saving vaccines against Hib, pneumococcal, and rotavirus disease. Speakers will also highlight the need to do more in the next ten years to sustain momentum—realize optimal access to currently available vaccines for people across the life span—while leveraging novel research methods and advocacy strategies to protect hard-won immunization gains against challenges such as emerging illnesses and humanitarian crises.

The event will feature other experts in the fields of vaccine science and global health as well as a networking session.

Speakers include:

• Dr. William Moss, executive director of International Vaccine Access Center and professor of Epidemiology, International Health, and Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
• Dr. Orin Levine, director of Global Delivery Programs at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and former executive director of International Vaccine Access Center
• Dr. Mathuram Santosham, senior advisor of the International Vaccine Access Center
• Lois Privor-Dumm, director of Policy, Advocacy, and Communications
• Dr. Bryan Patenaude, assistant professor of International Health
• Dr. Chizoba Wonodi, Nigeria country director of the International Vaccine Access Center
• Allyson Bear, vice president for Health, IMA World Health | Lutheran World Relief