✨ Your Monthly Booster Newsletter ~April 2024

Published on December 8, 2024

April 2024

Every month, we deliver the latest Boost Community news directly to your inbox to keep you informed about various initiatives, programs, and opportunities.

You don't want to miss any of the amazing things that your fellow Boost Community members have accomplished this year!

Dr. Alisha Manandhar, a dedicated immunization advocate in Kathmandu, Nepal, embodies the transformative power of passion and collaboration in public health. Her journey began during medical residency, where she recognized the crucial role of vaccination in disease prevention. Now, as a Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator at the Kathmandu Institute of Child Health, she manages projects ensuring adherence to timelines and frameworks. Learn more about Dr. Manadahar's current work, future goals and her advice to her fellow immunization peers.
Read Dr. Manandhar's Story

 

Boost Annual Survey Results

Thank you again for your continued engagement in the Boost Community!

We're excited to share some initial results of our 2024 Annual Survey. The level of engagement and feedback we received was fantastic, totaling 410 responses, including 266 members who answered all required questions. This underscores the strong commitment and involvement of our community members. Learn more about the demographics of survey respondents, their learning preferences, and their interests in the news post linked below.

Please stay tuned for additional information and updates on how your insights are helping to inform our upcoming programming. 
Read Our Initial Results

 

World Immunization Week

Check out these Bright Spots of immunization professionals and their work!
 

Reducing Zero-Dose Children in Gbarpolu County, Liberia

This case study is shared by Liberian Matirankie M. Kanneh, who has worked with the health system at health facility, county, and national levels for more than 10 years. Matirankie and his team's goal was to design a community-centric process to increase immunization coverage, with a focus on strengthening community participation and ownership of the planning, decision-making, and implementation of immunization services.
Learn More
 

Re-envisioning the Future of Immunization in Mumbai, India

This case study is shared by Dr. Meeta Vashi, a Surveillance Medical Officer at the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Mumbai. The project highlights Dr. Vashi's various approaches to organizing a routine immunization restoration program while grappling with zero-dosing and vaccine hesitancy.
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Catch-up Routine Immunization to Restore Childhood Immunization Coverage Following COVID-Induced Declines in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines

This case study was shared by Dr. Mary Germeyn D. Punzalan, previously the Routine and COVID-19 Immunization Program Medical Coordinator of the Department of Health Zamboanga Peninsula Center for Health Development. Mary launched a successful immunization campaign by addressing the mobilization of vaccination teams, vaccine freight and cold chain, supplies (e.g., AD syringes, cotton balls), and the coverage for all antigens at the regional level (all cities and municipalities combined).
Learn More
 

Moonlight Community Cinema to Combat Low-Risk Perception of COVID-19 in Makueni County, Kenya

This story was shared by Bretta Vilita Mutisya, Head Health Promotion Officer in Makueni County, Kenya. Due to myths and misconceptions about COVID-19 in Makueni County, Bretta created the Moonlight Community Cinema series to share a message through videos that there was a higher risk of not taking the vaccine.
Learn More

 

Engage with fellow Boost members and immunization colleagues on the Boost platform!

👉 In honor of World Immunization Week, tell us about an immunization professional who inspires you and your work?

Share your work and comment/like your peers' posts!
Tell Us More

 

Calling all Boost Community Members!

Are you passionate about sharing your experiences and innovations in immunization programming? If so, we invite you to be part of the Bright Spots initiative. This storytelling platform is dedicated to showcasing the ingenuity and resilience of immunization professionals like you. Whether you've spearheaded a successful partnership, navigated challenges during the pandemic, or found creative solutions to enhance routine immunization, your story matters. By sharing your experiences, you not only inspire others but also contribute to a collective learning journey that drives positive change in the immunization field. Join us in amplifying your voice and highlighting the impactful work happening within your community!
Learn More & Apply Today!

Be sure to check out our Boost Community calendar for more upcoming events!
 
 
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