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The Cape Town Declaration on Vaccines 2012: Unlocking the full potential of vaccines in Africa

Charles S Wiysonge1, Zainab Waggie2, Anthony Hawkridge3

  • 1Vaccines for Africa Initiative, Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa; Centre for Evidence-based Health Care, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa.

Vaccine
|June 19, 2016
PubMed

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African children face significant barriers to essential vaccines due to weak programs and high costs, impacting their health and economic growth. The Cape Town Declaration addresses these critical immunisation challenges.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Vaccinology
  • African Health Systems

Background:

  • Limited access to existing and new vaccines for African children.
  • Weak immunisation programs, lack of political will, and high vaccine prices hinder access.
  • Insufficient emphasis on adolescent and adult immunisation in Africa.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the critical issue of vaccine access for African children.
  • To highlight concerns regarding immunisation programs and vaccine accessibility.
  • To secure commitments for improving vaccination coverage and implementation of the Global Vaccine Action Plan.

Main Methods:

  • The study is based on the proceedings and declarations of the first International African Vaccinology Conference.
  • Concerns and commitments were documented by conference delegates.
  • The Cape Town Declaration on Vaccines was adopted, outlining key resolutions.

Main Results:

  • Delegates expressed dismay over limited vaccine access for African children.
  • Inequality in vaccine access denies children basic rights and jeopardizes economic growth.
  • Commitments were made to implement the Global Vaccine Action Plan during the Decade of Vaccines.

Conclusions:

  • Urgent action is needed to strengthen immunisation programs in Africa.
  • Political will and affordable vaccine pricing are crucial for equitable access.
  • Holding African leaders accountable is essential for successful vaccine implementation.

Keywords:
AfricaCape Town Declaration on VaccinesCountry ownershipExpanded Programme on ImmunisationGlobal Vaccine Action Plan

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