Addressing the re-emergence and resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases in Africa: A health equity perspective

Addressing the re-emergence and resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases in Africa: A health equity perspective

Vaccination is one of the greatest public health achievements of the 20th century, with a tremendous impact in the prevention and control of diseases. However, the recent reemergence of vaccine-preventable diseases calls for a need to evaluate current vaccination practices and disparities in vaccina...

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Main Authors:	Adriano Focus Lubanga, Akim Nelson Bwanali, Melina Kangoma, Yankho Matola, Chitemwa Moyo, Byenala Kaonga, Stuart Ssebibubbu, Tumaini John Makole, Frank Kambili, Gertrude Diana Chumbi, Leonard Munthali, Atupele Mwale, Frank Kaphesi, Reuben Simfukwe, Mzati Mphepo, Thandizo Kapatsa, Gracian Harawa, Samuel L. Mpinganjira
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:	Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics
Subjects:	Vaccine-preventable diseases vaccines immunization sub-Saharan Africa health equity
Online Access:	https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/21645515.2024.2375081
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