africa/global: Low investment in immunization and vaccines threatens global health

The State of the World's Vaccines and Immunization report, released Wednesday, warns that if urgent and strategic action is not taken to close the gaps in funding, research and global immunization coverage, the world will see the re-introduction of old diseases and the emergence of new infections. The report was launched in Dakar, Senegal, at the 2nd Partners' Meeting of the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI).
Jointly produced by the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and the World Bank, the report highlights remarkable achievements in immunization over the last decade and outlines the challenges for the future.