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Five decades ago, millions of children died of diseases such as measles, polio and diphtheria with few having access to life-saving vaccines. In May 1974, WHO launched the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), bringing countries together to provide children everywhere with vaccines. Since then, governments, scientists, civil society, health workers and communities have worked together to deliver on this dream, saving an estimated 154 million children - 6 lives every minute - over the past 50 years. This special high-level event will celebrate the remarkable progress and countless lives saved through what is now referred to as the Essential Programme on Immunization due to the expanded scope of essential vaccines across the life course, and call for renewed political and financial commitment to prioritize, invest in and strengthen essential immunization programmes worldwide. Join Dr Tedros, leaders, legends and rising stars of immunization for an evening exploring what has been, and what will be, humanly possible. The session takes place at Château de Penthes on Tuesday, 28 May 2024, between 18:00-21:00 CEST. This is a special high-level event for Ministers, Heads of Agency, and senior officials. Due to high demand and limited space availability, we can only accommodate a maximum of two people per delegation. Please note that registering is not confirmation of acceptance. You will receive a follow up email to confirm your registration status. The event will be webcast live from 19:00-20:00. The strategic roundtables span the overarching theme of the Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly: All for health, health for all, and WHO Investment Round, allowing participants to reflect on the Organization's achievements, current and future challenges facing global health. Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly special event
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