On the occasion of this Forum, His Excellency President Macky Sall said,
"It must be said loud and clear that immunization is a safe intervention. From their conception to the first injection, vaccines follow a rigorous and standardized scientific protocol that leaves no room for chance. Immunization saves lives, especially those of women and children, who are in many ways vulnerable groups in society. Immunization is effective. It prevents human suffering and disabilities, and helps to build strong immune systems in children.
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organization said
"The right to health includes the right to vaccines. We must ensure that routine immunization services guarantee equitable access to all children wherever they live. Concerted regional and global action to expand access to life-saving vaccines will enable us to protect against multiple and concurrent outbreaks of diseases such as polio, measles, yellow fever, cholera, and diphtheria. This will save lives, prevent disease and help us better prepare for future crises.” The Forum emphasized the need for an increase in political and financial investments in immunization programs and services. The key institutions present, including WHO, UNICEF, Gavi, Africa CDC, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Dakar Pasteur Institute, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations and Rotary International reiterated the important role of civil society organizations (CSOs). Through a joint CSO statement in support of the Addis Declaration, close to 200 African civil society organizations pledged to tackle the gap in immunization and work together to address polio outbreaks. The list of organizations pledging to stand together in support of widespread child immunization can be found here. Similar to CSOs, the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) founded in 2002 by 37 African First Ladies pledged their support for the remobilization to fulfill the commitments made in the Addis Declaration. Please click here to watch the Forum Summary video
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