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VACFA is a forum for the exchange of accurate, up-to-date and fully researched information on vaccines and immunisation relevant to Africa.

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📅 Day 2 #AAVC2024 *Essentials of Vaccinology*. AsProf Elise Nemes (@SATVI_UCT) highlights basic immunology principles. 🧬 Prof Mike Gould (Uni of Adelaide) addressed AdverseEventsFollowingImmunisations (#AEFI). Prof Greg Hussy is back National Imm Programs: Past, Present & Future

📅 Day 2 #AAVC2024 *Essentials of Vaccinology*. AsProf Elise Nemes (@SATVI_UCT) highlights basic immunology principles. 🧬 Prof Mike Gould (<a href="/UniofAdelaide/">Uni of Adelaide</a>) addressed AdverseEventsFollowingImmunisations (#AEFI). Prof Greg Hussy is back National Imm Programs: Past, Present &amp; Future
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🌍💉 **Day 2 of #AAVC2024 🔹 *Dr. Anthony Hawkridge* from UCT discusses the *Immunisation Agenda 2030 (#IA2030)*. 🔹 *Michelle Jimenez* from GAVI explains funding models for sustainable immunization in Africa. 🔹 *Prof Heather Zar* from UCT talks RSV and Where are we now?

🌍💉 **Day 2 of #AAVC2024
🔹 *Dr. Anthony Hawkridge* from UCT discusses the *Immunisation Agenda 2030 (#IA2030)*.

🔹 *Michelle Jimenez* from GAVI explains funding models for sustainable immunization in Africa.

🔹 *Prof Heather Zar* from UCT talks RSV and Where are we now?
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Day 2 #AAVC2024 Afternoon Prof Muloiwa (Varun Agrawal) addresses *Vaccine Equity*, gaps in access & implementation Dr. Bandyopadhyay (Gates Foundation) discusses cVDPV2 outbreaks & nOPV2 in #Polio eradication Prof Scriba South African Tuberculosis Vaccine Initiative progress and challenges in #TBvaccine development

Day 2 #AAVC2024 Afternoon

Prof Muloiwa (<a href="/VACFA/">Varun Agrawal</a>) addresses *Vaccine Equity*, gaps in access &amp; implementation  
Dr. Bandyopadhyay (<a href="/gatesfoundation/">Gates Foundation</a>) discusses cVDPV2 outbreaks &amp; nOPV2 in #Polio eradication  
Prof Scriba <a href="/SATVI_UCT/">South African Tuberculosis Vaccine Initiative</a> progress and challenges in #TBvaccine development
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Day 3#AAVC2024 - Dr. Steigler (Afrigen) mRNA Hub's efforts to build Africa's manufacturing capacity - Lauren Geraty (Sanofi) talks progress, challenges, & opportunities for Meningococcal vaccines - Dr. Bosong (Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance) strategies to scale up HepB birth dose vaccination

Day 3#AAVC2024

- Dr. Steigler (<a href="/Afrigen/">Afrigen</a>) mRNA Hub's efforts to build Africa's manufacturing capacity  
- Lauren Geraty (<a href="/Sanofi/">Sanofi</a>) talks progress, challenges, &amp; opportunities for Meningococcal vaccines  
- Dr.  Bosong (<a href="/gavi/">Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance</a>) strategies to scale up HepB birth dose vaccination
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🌍💉 Day 3 of #AAVC2024: 🔹 Dr. Clare Cutland discusses Maternal Immunization progress and challenges in Africa. 🔹 Dr. Erica Andersen-Nissen talks about advancements and future directions in HIV vaccines in Africa 🔹 Dr. Albie de Frey emphasizes vaccination in travel

🌍💉 Day 3 of #AAVC2024: 
🔹 Dr. Clare Cutland discusses Maternal Immunization progress and challenges in Africa.

🔹 Dr. Erica Andersen-Nissen talks about advancements and future directions in HIV vaccines in Africa

🔹 Dr. Albie de Frey emphasizes vaccination in travel
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🌍💉 *Day 3 Afternoon #AAVC2024* - Dr. Jason Mwenda (Prof. Jason M. Mwenda, MPhil, PhD) discusses key principles and operational strategies for new vaccine introductions across Africa 🌍 - Dr. Julie Copelyn addresses expanding HPV vaccination coverage and overcoming access barriers

🌍💉 *Day 3 Afternoon #AAVC2024*

- Dr. Jason Mwenda (<a href="/JasonMMwenda1/">Prof. Jason M. Mwenda, MPhil, PhD</a>) discusses key principles and operational strategies for new vaccine introductions across Africa 🌍  
- Dr. Julie Copelyn addresses expanding HPV vaccination coverage and overcoming access barriers
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🌍💉 Day 4 #AAVC2024: Vaccinating Underserved Populations Dr. Morena Makhoana (@Biovac) speaks on sustainable vaccine production in Africa Next, A/Prof Sipho Dlamini addresses strategies for reaching underserved populations across the continent #Vaccinology #PublicHealth

🌍💉 Day 4 #AAVC2024: Vaccinating Underserved Populations

Dr. Morena Makhoana (@Biovac) speaks on sustainable vaccine production in Africa
Next, A/Prof Sipho Dlamini addresses strategies for reaching underserved populations across the continent
#Vaccinology #PublicHealth
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🌍💉 Day 4 #AAVC2024 Highlights Dr. Opokua Ofori-Anyinam (GSK) discusses malaria vaccine recommendations Dr. Salim Parker (blang blang) talks about vaccination for mass gatherings Dr. Elloise Du Toit (UCT) vaccines' role in combating antimicrobial resistance #Vaccinology

🌍💉 Day 4 #AAVC2024 Highlights

Dr. Opokua Ofori-Anyinam (<a href="/GSK/">GSK</a>) discusses malaria vaccine recommendations
Dr. Salim Parker (<a href="/SASTM/">blang blang</a>) talks about vaccination for mass gatherings
Dr. Elloise Du Toit (<a href="/UCT_news/">UCT</a>) vaccines' role in combating antimicrobial resistance
#Vaccinology
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🌍💉 Day 5 #AAVC2024: The Final Day - Dr. Ndwandwe-Mshumi health systems strengthening for better immunization policies - Dr. Kagina NISH's role in evidence-based vaccine decision-making in Africa - Dr. Adelaid Ngina Masu presents SA's vaccine decision-making ecosystem

🌍💉 Day 5 #AAVC2024: The Final Day

- Dr. Ndwandwe-Mshumi health systems strengthening for better immunization policies  
- Dr. Kagina NISH's role in evidence-based vaccine decision-making in Africa  
- Dr. Adelaid Ngina Masu presents SA's vaccine decision-making ecosystem
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🌍💉 Final Session #AAVC2024: Vaccine Confidence & Communication - Prof Hannelie Meyer discusses strategies to boost vaccine confidence in Africa 🌍 - Journalist Adele Baleta highlights the need for improved communication and media engagement #VaccineUptake #PublicHealth

🌍💉 Final Session #AAVC2024: Vaccine Confidence &amp; Communication

- Prof Hannelie Meyer discusses strategies to boost vaccine confidence in Africa 🌍  
- Journalist Adele Baleta highlights the need for improved communication and media engagement

#VaccineUptake #PublicHealth
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🌍💉 *Final Message #AAVC2024* Our goals: share vaccine knowledge, foster dialogue on immunization, build technical capacity, and strengthen networks. Did we achieve them? A resounding YES! Thank you to all who contributed to this successful event! #PublicHealth

🌍💉 *Final Message #AAVC2024*

Our goals: share vaccine knowledge, foster dialogue on immunization, build technical capacity, and strengthen networks.  

Did we achieve them? A resounding YES! Thank you to all who contributed to this successful event! #PublicHealth
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Today is International HPV Awareness Day 🎗️. Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes more than 95% of #CervicalCancer cases, but the HPV vaccine is one of the most effective ways to prevent it. It’s recommended for all girls everywhere to protect against cervical cancer later in

Today is International HPV Awareness Day 🎗️. 

Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes more than 95% of #CervicalCancer cases, but the HPV vaccine is one of the most effective ways to prevent it.

It’s recommended for all girls everywhere to protect against cervical cancer later in
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What if we could eliminate six cancers and save 630,000 lives each year? We can! #HPV vaccination protects against the human papillomavirus and six types of #cancers it causes in women and men. Watch and share this video bit.ly/3DcEzsi #onelessworry

What if we could eliminate six cancers and save 630,000 lives each year? We can! #HPV vaccination protects against the human papillomavirus and six types of #cancers it causes in women and men. Watch and share this video  bit.ly/3DcEzsi #onelessworry
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What helps or hinders HPV programmes in Sub-Saharan Africa? Health systems constraints and facilitators of human papillomavirus immunization programmes in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review academic.oup.com/heapol/article… Edina Amponsah-Dacosta PhD, MPH #HPVawarenessday #OneLessWorry

What helps or hinders HPV programmes in Sub-Saharan Africa?

Health systems constraints and facilitators of human papillomavirus immunization programmes in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review academic.oup.com/heapol/article… 
<a href="/eddiedacosta2/">Edina Amponsah-Dacosta PhD, MPH</a> #HPVawarenessday #OneLessWorry
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3 Feb to 31 Mar : Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness will be visiting schools to administer the single-dose HPV vaccine to eligible girls aged nine and older. This vaccine is safe, free, and highly effective #HPVAwarenessDay buff.ly/BDJ3Pfx

3 Feb to 31 Mar : Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness will be visiting schools to administer the single-dose HPV vaccine to eligible girls aged nine and older. This vaccine is safe, free, and highly effective
#HPVAwarenessDay

buff.ly/BDJ3Pfx
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How? What can I do? Check your children’s vaccination cards — are they up to date?✅ Ask yourself: Am I up to date with all my vaccinations?✅ With flu season here, it’s a great time to get your flu booster. ✅ #worldimmuizationweek

How? What can I do?
Check your children’s vaccination cards — are they up to date?✅ 
Ask yourself: Am I up to date with all my vaccinations?✅ 
With flu season here, it’s a great time to get your flu booster. ✅ 

#worldimmuizationweek