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Editorial Note
In this issue, access the presentations made at the recently concluded Global Immunization Meeting (1–3 February 2010). Find three job announcements; and keep yourself abreast of the latest immunization news through the Global Immunization Newsletter.
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The fifth annual Global Immunization Meeting was held in Geneva from 1 to 3 February 2010. The presentations were wide ranging and covered a variety of topics, including introduction of new vaccines, immunization financing, health system strengthening, etc.
The presentations have been uploaded on the TechNet21 website and can be accessed by selecting the specific title. The file size is indicated in brackets.
Day 1: INTRODUCTION: TAKING STOCK
- Welcome and Objectives of the Meeting: D. Mafubelu, WHO
- Global Immunization Overview: J.M. Okwo-Bele, WHO (3.7MB)
- MDG and Health Systems: What's Immunization Got To Do With It?:
M. Chopra, UNICEF (2.5MB)
- GAVI Alliance Update: J. Lob-Levyt, GAVI Alliance (6MB)
- Polio Eradication "What's Working? What's Not?": 2010–2012: B. Aylward, Global Polio Initiative, WHO (7.1MB)
- SAGE Update 2009: D. Salisbury, Chair, SAGE (896KB)
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The latest Global Immunization News covers the new WHO vaccine-preventable diseases: monitoring system—2009 global summary; consultation on communication for pneumonia and diarrhoea control and new vaccine introduction; a summary of the PQS consultative meeting with the industry, etc.; and also includes a list of meetings and key events related to immunization.
The newsletter and previous versions are also available online at the following websites:
http://www.who.int/immunization/gin
http://www.gavialliance.org/media_centre/publications/gin.php
Please send any information you would like included in the next issue to sparrowe@who.int, by noon, Wednesday 17 February 2010.
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Conseil Sante has the following three vacancies:
- Team Leader, Health Planner
- Public Health Expert
- Health Systems Specialist
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PATH is seeking a Project Manager for the three-year project Enhancing Influenza Vaccine Development in Vietnam aimed at building a regionally-based, independent and sustainable influenza vaccine production capacity in Vietnam.
Working closely with senior international and national PATH staff, country collaborators (Ministry of Health, vaccine manufacturers and other related agencies), the Project Manager will oversee the project team in Vietnam and will:
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Support project design in collaboration with US-based staff.
- Lead the detailed implementation planning for in-country activities, including assessment of vaccine manufacturers and facilitation of technical assistance to vaccine manufacturers.
- With support from the Senior Team Leader, coordinate with the Ministry of Health and other related ministries, vaccine manufacturers and other national/regional and provincial partners to plan and implement project activities.
- Coordinate, supervise, and monitor all project activities, including day-to-day project implementation.
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 Photo Courtesy: E. Onwuka, IMMbasics 2008
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