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Immunization in the African Region of W.H.O.
The Journal of Immunological Sciences has recently published a special issue devoted to immunization programmes in the African Region of the World Health Organization.
Readers with interests in measles and rubella may wish to consult items 1 through 7. Items 10 and 17 cover polio surveillance. Items 6, 14, 15 and 21 discuss routine immunization. Item 22 covers maternal and neonatal tetanus elimination, MNTE. Item 11 discusses hep B immunization. Items 9 and 11 discuss meningitis.
Good reading.
- 1. The Impact of Recent Rubella Vaccine Introduction in 5 Countries in the African Region
Luce R. et al.
Journal of Immunological Sciences, special issue, 2018 2 July
http://www.immunologyresearchjournal.com/articles/the-impact-of-recent-rubella-vaccine-introduction-in-5-countries-in-the-african-region.pdf
- 2. Introduction of the Second Dose of Measles Containing Vaccine in the Childhood Vaccination Programs within the WHO Africa Region – Lessons Learnt
Masresha B et al.
Journal of Immunological Sciences, special issue, 2018 2 July
http://www.immunologyresearchjournal.com/articles/introduction-of-the-second-dose-of-measles-containing-vaccine-in-the-childhood-vaccination-programs-within-the-who-africa-region-l.pdf
- 3. Performance of National Measles Case-Based Surveillance Systems in the WHO African Region, 2012-2016
Masresha BG et al.
Journal of Immunological Sciences, special issue, 2018 2 July
http://www.immunologyresearchjournal.com/articles/performance-of-national-measles-casebased-surveillance-systems-in-the-who-african-region-2012--2016.pdf
- 4. Measles Epidemiology in Ethiopia from 2006-2016: Predictors of High Measles Incidence from Surveillance Data analysis
Desta TK et al.
Journal of Immunological Sciences, special issue, 2018 2 July
http://www.immunologyresearchjournal.com/articles/measles-epidemiology-in-ethiopia-from-2006--2016-predictors-of-high-measles-incidence-from-surveillance-data-analysis.pdf
- 5. Progress towards Measles Elimination in Nigeria: 2012-2016
Masresha B et al.
Journal of Immunological Sciences, special issue, 2018 2 July
http://www.immunologyresearchjournal.com/articles/progress-towards-measles-elimination-in-nigeria-2012--2016.pdf
- 6. Status of Measles Elimination in Eleven Countries with High Routine Immunization Coverage in the WHO African Region
Masresha B et al.
Journal of Immunological Sciences, special issue, 2018 2 July
http://www.immunologyresearchjournal.com/articles/status-of-measles-elimination-in-eleven-countries-with-high-routine-immunisation-coverage-in-the-who-african-region.pdf
- 7. Congenital Rubella Syndrome in the African Region – Data from Sentinel Surveillance
Masresha B et al.
Journal of Immunological Sciences, special issue, 2018 2 July
http://www.immunologyresearchjournal.com/articles/congenital-rubella-syndrome-in-the-african-region--data-from-sentinel-surveillance.pdf
- 8. Five-year experience of African Vaccination Week implemented by the WHO Regional Office
Okeibunor J et al.
Journal of Immunological Sciences, special issue, 2018 2 July
http://www.immunologyresearchjournal.com/articles/fiveyear-experience-of-african-vaccination-week-implemented-by-the-who-regional-office.pdf
- 9. Analysis of Death and Survival Factors associated with Childhood Bacterial Meningitis at a Reference Pediatric Hospital in Antananarivo, Madagascar
Mioramalala SA et al.
Journal of Immunological Sciences, special issue, 2018 2 July
http://www.immunologyresearchjournal.com/articles/analysis-of-death-and-survival-factors-associated-with-childhood-bacterial-meningitis-at-a-reference-pediatric-hospital-in-antanan.pdf
- 10. Progress on the Implementation of Environmental Surveillance in the African Region, 2011-2016
Gumede N et al.
Journal of Immunological Sciences, special issue, 2018 2 July
http://www.immunologyresearchjournal.com/articles/progress-on-the-implementation-of-environmental-surveillance-in-the-african-region-20112016.pdf
- 11. Implementing a Birth Dose of Hepatitis B in Africa: Findings from Assessments in 5 Countries
Moturi E et al.
Journal of Immunological Sciences, special issue, 2018 2 July
http://www.immunologyresearchjournal.com/articles/implementing-a-birth-dose-of-hepatitis-b-vaccine-in-africa-findings-from-assessments-in-5-countries.pdf
- 12. Immunization and Vaccine Development: Progress towards High and Equitable Immunization Coverage in the Africa Region
Mihigo R et al.
Journal of Immunological Sciences, special issue, 2018 2 July
http://www.immunologyresearchjournal.com/articles/immunization-and-vaccine-development-progress-towards-high-and-equitable-immunization-coverage-in-the-africa-region.pdf
- 13. Elimination of Epidemic Meningitis in the African Region: Progress to Date and Challenges
Fall A et al.
Journal of Immunological Sciences, special issue, 2018 2 July
http://www.immunologyresearchjournal.com/articles/elimination-of-epidemic-meningitis-in-the-african-region-progress-to-date-and-challenges.pdf
- 14. Towards a Strategy for Reducing Missed Opportunities for Vaccination in Malawi: Implications of a Qualitative Health Facility Assessment
Okeibunor J. et al.
Journal of Immunological Sciences, special issue, 2018 2 July
http://www.immunologyresearchjournal.com/articles/towards-a-strategy-for-reducing-missed-opportunities-for-vaccination-in-malawi-implications-of-a-qualitative-health-facility-asses.pdf
- 15. Efforts to Reach More Children with Effective Vaccines through Routine Immunization in the WHO African Region: 2013-2015
Anya B et al.
Journal of Immunological Sciences, special issue, 2018 2 July
http://www.immunologyresearchjournal.com/articles/efforts-to-reach-more-children-with-effective-vaccines-through-routine-immunization-in-the-who-african-region-20132015.pdf
- 16. Delivery of Multiple Child and Maternal Health Interventions during Supplementary Immunization Campaign in Rwanda, 2013: Lessons Learnt
Sibomana H et al.
Journal of Immunological Sciences, special issue, 2018 2 July
http://www.immunologyresearchjournal.com/articles/delivery-of-multiple-child-and-maternal-health-interventions-during-supplementary-immunization-campaign-in-rwanda-2013-lessons-lea.pdf
- 17. Strengthening the Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) Surveillance Component of the Polio Eradication Intiative through Short Message Service (SMS) Reminders; Experience from Sokoto State, Nigeria 2014
Oluwasegun JA et al.
Journal of Immunological Sciences, special issue, 2018 2 July
http://www.immunologyresearchjournal.com/articles/strengthening-the-acute-flaccid-paralysis-afp-surveillance-component-of-the-polio-eradication-initiative-through-short-message-ser.pdf
- 18. The Role of the African Vaccine Regulatory Forum (AVAREF) in the Accelerated Clinical Evaluation of Ebola Vaccine Candidates during the Large West Africa Epidemic
Akanmori BD et al.
Journal of Immunological Sciences, special issue, 2018 2 July
http://www.immunologyresearchjournal.com/articles/the-role-of-the-african-vaccine-regulatory-forum-avaref-in-the-accelerated-clinical-evaluation-of-ebola-vaccine-candidates-during.pdf
- 19. Vaccine Safety and Pharmacovigilance in the African Region: Recent Updates
Akanmori BD et al.
Journal of Immunological Sciences, special issue, 2018 2 July
http://www.immunologyresearchjournal.com/articles/vaccine-safety-and-pharmacovigilance-in-the-african-region-recent-updates.pdf
- 20. Towards Immunization Financing Sustainability in Africa
Petu A
Journal of Immunological Sciences, special issue, 2018 2 July
http://www.immunologyresearchjournal.com/articles/towards-immunization-financing-sustainability-in-africa.pdf
- 21. The Cost of Routine Immunization Services in a Poor Urban Setting in Kampala, Uganda: Findings of a Facility-Based Costing Study
Chebriot I et al.
Journal of Immunological Sciences, special issue, 2018 2 July
http://www.immunologyresearchjournal.com/articles/the-cost-of-routine-immunization-services-in-a-poor-urban-setting-in-kampala-uganda-findings-of-a-facilitybased-costing-study.pdf
- 22. Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus Elimination (MNTE) in the WHO African Region
Eshetu SM et al.
Journal of Immunological Sciences, special issue, 2018 2 July
http://www.immunologyresearchjournal.com/articles/maternal-and-neonatal-tetanus-elimination-mnte-in-the-who-african-region.pdf