HARARE, Jul 27 (NewsDay Live) -Zimbabwe will this week host the 2026 East and Southern Africa Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) Managers' Conference aimed at strenghthening efforts to protect children against vaccine-preventable diseases.
Organised by the Ministry of Health and Child Care in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the conference will focus on reviewing progress in immunisation programmes, sharing best practices and developing strategies to improve vaccine coverage across east and southern Africa.
As part of the programme, delegates will conduct field visits today to assess Zimbabwe's vaccine distribution system and primary healthcare immunisation servicess.
According to the Ministry of Health and Child Care, the gathering provides an important platform for countries in the region to exchange experiences and strengthen collaboration in expanding access to life-saving vaccines.
"The regional meeting brings together EPI Managers and immunisation experts from countries across East and Southern Africa to review progress, share best practices and strengthen strategies aimed at improving immunisation coverage and protecting every child from vaccine-preventable diseases," the ministry said in a media advisory.