Child vaccine catch-up drive on course to hit target, says UN

UN-led campaign to vaccinate children who missed routine shots during the pandemic is on track to reach 21 million goal | Contesto: cronaca

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A three-year global effort to immunise children who missed routine vaccinations during the Covid-19 pandemic is on course to reach its target of 21 million youngsters, the United Nations announced on Tuesday. The catch-up drive, launched in 2022, aims to close the dangerous gap in childhood immunisation that opened when health systems were overwhelmed by the coronavirus crisis. According to the UN, the campaign has already made significant progress, with millions of children now protected against diseases such as measles, polio, and diphtheria. The initiative was born out of alarming data showing that the pandemic disrupted routine immunisation services in more than 100 countries, leaving millions of children without life-saving vaccines. The UN warned at the time that this backsliding could spark outbreaks of preventable diseases, particularly in low- and middle-income nations where health infrastructure was already fragile. The catch-up campaign has focused on reaching children in remote and conflict-affected areas, as well as those in urban slums and other hard-to-access communities. Health experts have praised the coordinated effort by UN agencies, national governments, and non-governmental organisations, which has involved mobile vaccination teams, community outreach, and public awareness campaigns. The programme has also benefited from improved data tracking systems that help identify unvaccinated children and monitor progress. However, challenges remain, including vaccine hesitancy, logistical hurdles in war zones, and funding gaps that could slow the final push. The success of the catch-up drive carries profound implications for global health security. When large numbers of children miss routine vaccinations, herd immunity weakens, raising the risk of outbreaks that can cross borders and undo decades of progress. The UN has stressed that while the campaign is on track, sustained investment and political will are essential to ensure that every child receives the protection they deserve. Looking ahead, the UN and its partners are already planning for the long-term maintenance of high immunisation coverage, including strengthening primary health care...

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