By Rachel Simon on June 16th, 2020 Influence, an affiliated organization, conducted a case study on IAPHL last year. Click here to learn how moderated discussions, spontaneous member-led discussions, and requests for support have led to IAPHL’s success.   IAPHL Case Study Original linkOriginal author: Rachel Simon

Hello, This email contains an announcement from the AIRA Modeling of Immunization Registry Operations Workgroup (MIROW) and a job opportunity. MIROW Principles and Business Rules Reports AIRA is excited to announce that the Modeling of Immunization Registry Operations Workgroup (MIROW) Principles and Business Rules Reports are now available on our ...

Hello,We need your help! AIRA needs four new board members and seeks a variety of skills and styles in its board. Do you know someone who would make a great AIRA director? It could be you!Please review the criteria for these positions and submit all nominations no later than next Friday, June 19.We...

96 A time of transition !-- “For to be free is not merely to cast off ones’ chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.”  – Nelson MandelaWe are in the midst of a historical reckoning. The recent killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery –as well as so many others whose names we will neve...

Hello, This email contains a job opportunity from the Virgin Islands Department of Health and a webinar announcement from our partners at the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM).Job Opportunity The Virgin Islands Department of Health is seeking an Immunization Registry Manager. This position is supervisory and territory-wide and is re...

IAC Express #1,500 – A milestone for your weekly immunization news service!Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Issue 1,500: June 10, 2020 TOP STORIESIAC Express: Our 1,500th issue, thanks to you!CDC issues interim guidance for immunization services during pandemicNAIIS (the Summit) announces recipients of the...

Hello,AIRA needs four new board members. Are you willing to step up and take on a new role? Or, is there someone in the community you’d like to nominate? We invite you to review the criteria for these positions and suggest your name and/or the name of a colleague. Please submit all nominations no later than Friday, June 19. Th...

We are pleased to release the Clinton Health Access Initiative’s 2018 Annual Report. We thank our many partners and donors for their tireless commitment to saving lives and ensuring that all people, no matter where they live, have access to quality, affordable health services. The theme for this year’s report is ‘Our Approach in Action’ and you wil...

The post How CHAI accelerates the introduction of affordable, life-saving vaccines appeared first on Clinton Health Access Initiative. Original linkOriginal author: Corina Milic

Author: Akachi Mbogu, Abiola Ojumu, Dr. Sebastian Ilomuanya, Temidayo Ogunrinu, Dr. Shola Dele-Olowu, and Dr. Owens Wiwa Every day at primary health centers across Nigeria, the Officer In-Charge (OIC) manages the routine immunization (RI) program, which ensures that hundreds of children under the age of one safely receive their required vaccination...

We are working with partners to transform the cold chain equipment market to increase access to affordable, optimal technology that is needed to protect about $1 billion worth of vaccines annually from damage due to exposure to freezing temperatures. Read through our case study to learn about how we are helping impact the refrigerator market for lo...

  We are pleased to release the Clinton Health Access Initiative’s 2017 Annual Report. Thanks to the continued support of our donors, the leadership of our partner governments, and our strong relationships with local communities, global organizations, other NGOs, and health service providers, CHAI has achieved some remarkable milestones over the ye...

Author: Julia Roper, Associate-New Vaccine Introduction, and Tsepang Tsolele, Associate-Vaccines Rotavirus is the most common cause of diarrheal disease among children. In fact, nearly every child who is not vaccinated will experience rotavirus at some point by age five. For children in countries without access to vaccinations and treatment, rotavi...

Aziz Sheshe is the Regional Vaccine and Immunization Officer for Tanzania’s Arusha region. He has been working with the government’s immunization program for the past 15 years. Aziz oversees immunization services at more than 300 health facilities across the region, with almost 260,000 children falling under his jurisdiction. His commitment to and ...

Author: Sarah Snidal, Senior Associate, New Vaccine Introduction, Global Vaccines Delivery Team There is a major global equity gap in cervical cancer prevention. Approximately 266,000 cervical cancer deaths and 528,000 new cases occur each year, making it the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide. Nearly 90 percent of the global deaths fr...

People That Deliver Grand Challenge Announcement With the generous support from the FIA Foundation, an independent UK-registered charity that promotes road safety, People that Deliver (PtD) has launched a Grand Challenge in the “Last Mile Health Supply Chain COVID-19 Support”, which will provide seed funding to promising projects i...

Monthly Update May 2020 in Review www.immregistries.org In This Issue… Message from the AIRA Board PresidentAIRA Board Directors Nominations and Officer Election ResultsWhat's Making You Smile?AIRA's COVID-19 Response UpdateAIRA National Meeting UpdateAIRA Board Corner: Christy Gray, DirectorMeasurement and Improvement: Is Your IIS Vendor Pr...

5 June 2020, Vol. 95, No. 23/24, pp. 257–264 Now online IN THIS ISSUE 257 Fast-tracking WHO’s COVID-19 technical guidance to training for the frontlineDownload 5 juin 2020, Vol. 95, No. 23/24, pp. 257-264 Maintenant en ligne DANS CE NUMÉRO 257 Accélération de la mise à disposition des orientationstechniques de l’OMS sur l...

Hello,Do you know someone who would make a great AIRA director? It could be you! AIRA needs your leadership as we navigate these trying times.Nominations are now open for four director positions.Please submit your nominations by 11:59pm ET on Friday, June 19. AIRA values a variety of skills and styles in its boar...

Hello,Per the AIRA bylaws, officers are elected by the AIRA board. AIRA is pleased to announce the following officer election results: Christy Gray from the Virginia Department of Health was elected as AIRA's President-ElectHeather Roth from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment was re-elected to serve another term as...