The 7th SOMIPEV Symposium took place from 29-31 March 2019 in Marrakech, Morocco. The Symposium was preceded by the Varicella workshop organised by NESI and SOMIPEV on 29 March 2019.
During the Symposium, a questionnaire to collect data on knowledge, attitudes and practices on varicella vaccination was distributed to the participants.
The Second WHO African Health Forum was jointly convened by WHO/AFRO and the Government of Cabo Verde from 26-28 March 2019, in Praia, Cabo Verde.
The theme of the Forum was “Achieving universal health coverage and health security: the Africa we want to see”.
The RITAG meeting addressed the following topics: Yellow Fever control; Polio eradication and end-game strategy; Malaria Vaccine Implementation project update; routine immunisation; measles/rubella and MNT elimination; demand for immunisation; VPD surveillance investment case; NITAGs.
The African Regional Immunisation Stakeholders meeting gave an update on the Addis Declaration on Immunisation. A round table discussion addressed the need for tailored technical support for specific country needs.
