✨ Your Monthly Booster Newsletter ~ January 2025

When it comes to bringing cervical cancer diagnosis and treatment to women everywhere, there is no stronger advocate than Dr. Zainab Bagudu. The pediatrician, former First Lady of Nigeria, founder of the Medicaid Cancer Foundation and now President-Elect of the global Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) is passionate about making cancer diagnosis and treatment available to everyone, everywhere. In this episode of "Getting to Zero," she shares perspective and hope for overcoming barriers to access and the need for awareness and support for ending cervical cancer. Watch on Sabin's YouTube Channel!

Boost in partnership with People Power Health is excited to offer a new dialogue series, Climate-Resilient Immunization: Empowering Immunization Professionals for Climate Action, beginning Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM GMT (find local time). Ninety-minute live sessions will occur weekly on Tuesdays for five weeks (ending on March 25).

As the climate crisis increasingly impacts public health, immunization professionals must be prepared to address these challenges head-on. 

Through this interactive dialogue series, you will:

1. Enhance your understanding of the critical link between the climate crisis, including its root causes, and immunization;
2. Learn how the climate crisis is affecting your immunization peers and collaborate with them on potential solutions;
3. Become equipped with the community engagement and climate-related monitoring skills needed to adapt immunization programs in the face of challenges posed by the climate crisis; and
4. Utilize a specially developed template to monitor the health effects of climate change and advocate for policy changes.

A certificate of completion will be provided based on live session attendance (you must attend at least four sessions) and completion of all assignments.

This dialogue series and associated resource materials will be available in English and French.

Your Input Needed: Boost Community Annual Survey

We’re gearing up for the Boost Community’s Annual Survey, scheduled to roll out in early February, and your insights could make a big difference!

Last year’s survey generated valuable insights on community engagement, program impact, member priorities, and gender-related experiences. This year, we aim to build on those findings while refining the survey to capture even more actionable data—particularly on gender-based barriers and strategies for overcoming them.

We look forward to hearing your perspective, priorities, and encourage you to share your suggestions with the Boost team!

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

What are your top priorities for advancing immunization in 2025? Share your strategies, challenges, and the support you’d like to see from the Boost Community to help achieve your goals this year.

Share your work and comment/like your peers' posts!

Get Started with Boost: Orientation for New and Returning Members

Welcome to Boost! Whether you’re new to our community or looking for a refresher, our orientation materials are designed to help you dive into the history of Boost, explore our wide range of offerings, and master the features of the BoostCommunity.org platform.

What’s Included:

• A Brief History of Boost: Learn how Boost began and how it’s grown into a global hub for immunization professionals.
• Key Offerings: Explore our courses, webinars, toolkits, and networking opportunities tailored to enhance your skills and impact.
• Platform Features: Discover how to navigate the platform, update your profile, join groups, and participate in discussions.

Resources:

⭐Watch our recording from the Boost Orientation Session

⭐Checkout out the Boost Mobile App Tutorial

Get started today and make the most of your Boost membership!

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