IMMUNIZATION

Working in some of the most challenging operating environments, IFRC is dedicated to supporting the efforts of Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) National Societies to reach the world’s most vulnerable with life-saving vaccines. Immunization is a critical entry point for primary health care and investing in immunization saves lives, strengthens health systems, ensures health security and advances universal health coverage.

THE ISSUE

More children are being immunized than ever before, but the last mile still needs our attention. In the past decade, several challenges have limited the full life-saving impact of vaccines.

OUR WORK

As its core mandate, RCRC prioritizes healthy and resilient communities. Life course immunization is the foundation of healthy communities.

THE IMPACT

RCRC immunization work is global. Projects utilize tailored approaches that are community driven and context specific.

#VACCINEHEROES

CAR Red Cross staff, Prince Libanga Gbelingou, was just twelve years old when he experienced the tragedy of losing a young relative who was unvaccinated against polio. Now, he works with communities to share the benefits of vaccination.

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CAR Red Cross staff, Prince Libanga Gbelingou, was just twelve years old when he experienced the tragedy of losing a young relative who was unvaccinated against polio. Now, he works with communities to share the benefits of vaccination.

Palang Merah Indonesia (PMI), with the support of the American Red Cross and IFRC, reinforced the 2017 national measles campaign with innovative, community-based interventions targeting children living at the margins of society.

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Palang Merah Indonesia (PMI), with the support of the American Red Cross and IFRC, reinforced the 2017 national measles campaign with innovative, community-based interventions targeting children living at the margins of society.

Millions of children go without vaccination each year in Nigeria, often due to issues of access, lack of information or vaccine hesitancy. Red Cross volunteers work in their communities to bridge the gap between families and health facilities.

#vaccineheroes

Millions of children go without vaccination each year in Nigeria, often due to issues of access, lack of information or vaccine hesitancy. Red Cross volunteers work in their communities to bridge the gap between families and health facilities.

Mothers like Hinda Ahmed, 20, walk many hours from remote villages to reach their Somali Red Crescent clinic. The SRCS clinic provides a package of services including treatment for cholera, malnutrition, and routine immunization.

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Mothers like Hinda Ahmed, 20, walk many hours from remote villages to reach their Somali Red Crescent clinic. The SRCS clinic provides a package of services including treatment for cholera, malnutrition, and routine immunization.

Until poliovirus transmission is interrupted everywhere, all countries remain at risk. Red Cross volunteers in South Sudan support polio vaccination campaigns through house-to-house visits and social mobilization.

#vaccineswork

Until poliovirus transmission is interrupted everywhere, all countries remain at risk. Red Cross volunteers in South Sudan support polio vaccination campaigns through house-to-house visits and social mobilization.

Partnerships & Advocacy

Explore IFRC’s global engagements and collaborations. IFRC works with partners to develop policies, coordinate implementation, and amplify RCRC involvement.

Document & Resource Library

Utilize the Social Mobilization Toolkit for Vaccination Activities, CBHFA Immunization module, a list of helpful links, and more!

Case Studies

Take a deeper dive into the work of National Societies. RCRC provides immunization through diverse and innovative interventions, that are tailored to the needs of communities served.

About the IFRC

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is the world's largest humanitarian network and is guided by seven Fundamental Principles: Humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, universality and unity.

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