Recent health challenges across the globe have highlighted strained health workforces and the need for effective preventative health measures such as vaccinations. In response to these demands, countries around the world are actively seeking innovative solutions. One...
With the opening of the first VillageReach Vaccinodrome in November 2021, a treasure hunt began where each new encounter could improve vaccination coverage in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This treasure hunt was undertaken by the inspiring community health...
Addressing vaccine hesitancy is not a new challenge in public health. But the issue has been thrust into the spotlight since COVID-19 vaccinations began, often with a myopic focus on the refusal of people to use available doses. The result? A single story that clouds...
Jean Louis Esanzo, is the Superintendent Nurse at the Konongo Health Center, in the Mankanza health district of Equateur province, DRC. Konongo Health Center supplies vaccines and essential medicines for many surrounding villages. However, the only way to get vaccines...
I had the privilege of meeting Ruphin Ndumbala on my recent visit to Equateur province, DRC. Ruphin is one of the many frontline health workers who go above and beyond to ensure vaccines reach every last child. Recently, he made a promise, and I was honored enough to...
Stories coming from Lolanga-Mampoko district in Equateur province often focus on the challenges communities face in accessing health care. I see these challenges every day and work with partners to help communities overcome them. But not all of our stories are about...
Imagine a world with 18 million healthier children than today. Their lungs haven’t been collapsed by diphtheria, their legs haven’t been crippled by polio, they haven’t died from pneumonia before they were named. These children grew up strong and healthy. How do we...
Reposted from www.defeatdd.org Vibrio cholerae can steal through a community quickly and quietly. This bacteria spreads in water or food, causing acute diarrhea that can cause severe dehydration and death in just a few short hours. But, cholera is both preventable and...
Reposted from World Vaccine Congress What technology has had the biggest impact on vaccine supply chains over the last 10 years? There is no ‘magic bullet’ that has revolutionized vaccine supply chains over the last ten years. Instead, a range of...
Vaccines are extremely sensitive to temperature. They must remain between 2 and 8 degrees Celsius in order to remain viable. Outside of this temperature range, vaccines become less effective at preventing diseases. Because of this, the storage and handling of vaccines...
