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Eastern Mediterranean health journal = La revue de sante de la Mediterranee orientale = al-Majallah al-sihhiyah li-sharq al-mutawassit
Sep 01, 2024;30 (8): 537-538.

Celebrating 50 years of Essential Programme on Immunization: What's achieved and what's next for the Eastern Mediterranean Region.

Hanan Balkhy
Author Information
  1. Hanan Balkhy: Regional Director, WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, Cairo, Egypt.
PMID: 39559969 DOI: 10.26719/2024.30.8.537

Abstract

The year 2024 marks a pivotal moment in global health: it is the 50th anniversary of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI). This extraordinary achievement is a testament to the power of collective action, scientific innovation and unwavering commitment to child health.

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  1. 001/World Health Organization

MeSH Term

Humans
Immunization Programs
Mediterranean Region
Anniversaries and Special Events
History, 20th Century
History, 21st Century
World Health Organization
Global Health
Historical Article Editorial
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