Strengthening immunization program implementation in sub-national consequential geographies
Centers for Disease Control - CGH
Funding and resources will be provided to the applicant to identify and vaccinate zero- and under-dose children, support polio eradication, measles mortality reduction and regional measles and rubella elimination, hepatitis B and maternal and neonatal tetanus elimination, and other vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD) surveillance; global laboratory networks for polio and measles/rubella; planning and implementation of supplemental immunization campaigns; and strengthening of immunization delivery systems and capacities in high priority countries. These functions are critical to achieving globally and regionally agreed goals for polio eradication, VPD elimination and reduction. Funding and resources may also be used to support activities to address other global health priorities in line with CDC goals.