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Immunization in urban Southeast Asia
R J Kim-Farley1, A H Schnur, I S Mochny
1Expanded Programme on Immunization, South-East Asia Regional Office, World Health Organization, New Delhi, India.
The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health
|December 1, 1987
Summary
Urban immunization services are a priority for the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI). Accelerating vaccination efforts in urban Southeast Asia is crucial for achieving Universal Child Immunization.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Global Health
- Urban Health
Background:
- By 2000, urban populations are projected to reach 50% globally.
- Improving immunization for disadvantaged urban populations is an Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) priority.
- Urban Southeast Asia faces challenges in immunization coverage and disease surveillance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current status of immunization coverage in urban Southeast Asia.
- To assess disease surveillance in urban Southeast Asia.
- To highlight the need for accelerated immunization activities in urban settings.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing data on immunization coverage.
- Analysis of disease surveillance reports from urban areas.
- Assessment of EPI strategies in urban contexts.
Main Results:
- Immunization coverage in urban Southeast Asia requires improvement.
- Disease surveillance systems in urban areas need strengthening.
- Current efforts are insufficient to meet Universal Child Immunization goals.
Conclusions:
- Accelerated immunization activities are essential in urban areas.
- Targeted interventions are needed for disadvantaged urban populations.
- Achieving Universal Child Immunization by 1990 requires urgent action in urban Southeast Asia.