Immunization funding across 28 European countries

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Health Economics
• Vaccinology

Background:

• Disease prevention and vaccination coverage are vital for resilient European health systems.
• Understanding immunization funding is essential for public health.
• The study focuses on the European Union 28 countries (EU28).

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the immunization funding landscape across EU28 countries.
• To identify key indicators of immunization program financing.

Main Methods:

• A targeted literature review was conducted.
• Descriptive analysis of collected data was performed.
• Key indicators included vaccines in national immunization programs, national funding, per capita funding (2015-2019), and healthcare budget allocation.

Main Results:

• Immunization funding constitutes a small fraction of total healthcare expenditure in Europe (median 0.3%).

Conclusions:

• Adequate financing for immunization programs is critical.
• Sustained investment is needed to maintain resilient immunization systems.
• This ensures ongoing population protection against vaccine-preventable diseases amidst evolving health challenges.