Introducing Robert Kezaala, Head of Measles & Rubella, UNICEF
Through his work in EPI, measles and polio, Dr. Robert Kezaala is well known to many in the field of immunization. Unicef recently welcomed him as head of its measles and rubella programme, where he’ll be working closely with partners of the Measles & Rubella Initiative. Before his Unicef appointment Robert served as a Medical … Continue reading
Acclaimed Illustrator Sophie Blackall Launches Measles Exhibit Inspired by Journey to the DR Congo
‘Let Every Child Have a Name: The Road to a World Without Measles’ is the latest exhibit by gifted illustrator Sophie Blackall, to be unveiled today at a partnership meeting of the Measles & Rubella Initiative in Washington D.C. Commissioned by the Initiative, Ms Blackall’s series of evocative illustrations were inspired by her recent journey … Continue reading
Measles mortality reduction: A successful global public health strategy
“Traveling through Africa in 2000 to assess the needs and begin to devise a plan, I was shocked to see every hospital had an entire ward for children with serious measles complications. Large numbers of beds were crowded into small areas occupied by children in their last phase of life.”
Measles in the African Region: Progress and Focus on Elimination 2020
Sub-saharan African countries are a lynchpin for measles control and recorded tremendous progress from 2000 to 2009, spurred by support from the Measles Initiative. This latest analysis from WHO’s African Regional office describes that progress, difficult setbacks in 2010 and new efforts to reach the African Region’s 2020 measles elimination goal. Post by: WHO AFRO The … Continue reading
Stop Measles, Rubella & Congenital Rubella Syndrome 