Expanding the reach of vaccinology training in Africa: leveraging the success of the Annual African Vaccinology Course.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

It is estimated that one in five African children lack access to recommended life-saving vaccines. This situation has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic which disrupted routine immunization services in several parts of the region. To better support recovery efforts and get immunization programmes back on track, policy makers, programme managers, immunization providers and academics need continuous upskilling. Unfortunately, the vaccinology training needed by these cadres remains limited and oftentimes inaccessible within our context. In addition, cadres should be continuously updated on advances in vaccinology so as to keep abreast with this rapidly evolving field. This calls for new and accessible approaches to training vaccinologists in Africa where the demand

SUBMITTER: Manga N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10505672 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature