During the conflict in Yemen, efforts spearheaded by WHO, with coordination among partners and effective use of resources, especially GAVI, resulted in continued high pentavalent vaccine coverage decreasing only 3% from 2010 to 2015. Yemen also remained polio-free through 2015 and smoothly introduced two new vaccines (MR and IPV).
Full Citation:
Teleb N. and Hajjej R.. 2017. Vaccine preventable diseases and immunization during humanitarian emergencies: challenges and lessons learned from the Eastern Mediterranean Region. East Mediterr Health J.. 22(11).
Title of Article: Vaccine preventable diseases and immunization during humanitarian emergencies: challenges and lessons learned from the Eastern Mediterranean Region
Author(s): Teleb N. and Hajjej R.
Publication Year: 2017
Publication Name: East Mediterr Health J.
Publication Volume: 22(11)
Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30387121/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): PMID: 30387121
Topics: Conflict & Humanitarian Emergencies
Disease Vaccines: Measles | Polio/OPV/IPV
Countries: Yemen
WHO Regions: Eastern Mediterranean