Immunization: How It Started, How It’s Going – What We’ve Achieved Through 50 Years of Vaccination Programs

Over 50 years, vaccination programs have saved countless lives, eradicating diseases like smallpox and combating COVID-19. From protecting infants against measles to bolstering global health systems, vaccines offer broad benefits. However, recent challenges like conflicts and vaccine hesitancy threaten progress.

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the WHO's Expanded Program on Immunization, let's reflect on past achievements and chart a course for a future where vaccine-preventable diseases are consigned to history. Dive deeper into the impact of immunization in the article by Forbes here.