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24 April - World Immunization Week (24 to 30 Apr)

 


World Immunization Week is an annual global public health campaign celebrated during the last week of April. The goal of this week-long observance, organized by the World Health Organization (WHO), is to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against preventable diseases.

World Immunization Week raises awareness about the importance of immunization in saving lives, preventing diseases, and promoting overall health and well-being. It also serves as an opportunity to highlight the achievements of vaccination programs worldwide and to advocate for increased access to vaccines for everyone, regardless of their socioeconomic status or geographic location.

Throughout World Immunization Week, various activities and events are organized by governments, healthcare organizations, NGOs, and communities to educate people about the benefits of vaccination, address vaccine hesitancy, and encourage vaccination uptake. These activities may include vaccination drives, educational campaigns, seminars, workshops, and media outreach efforts.

By promoting immunization as a cornerstone of public health, World Immunization Week contributes to the global effort to control and eliminate vaccine-preventable diseases, ultimately improving the health and well-being of populations around the world.


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