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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
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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.

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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.

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  • 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.