AFENET COVID-19 at a Glance # 149

Published on May 5, 2021

AFENET COVID-19 at a Glance Issue # 149 is now available

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Oral rabies vaccine: a new strategy in the fight against rabies deaths

May 4, 2021
Current rabies vaccination programs for dogs rely on the use of injectable shots. This method for protecting dogs from rabies in low-income countries can be tricky since many dogs have not been to a veterinarian and may not be accustomed to close interactions with people. A newer method – giving dogs oral vaccine - is gaining traction as a safe and effective alternative. Read more at WHO

National routine adult immunisation programmes among World Health Organization Member States: an assessment of health systems to deploy COVID-19 vaccines

May 5, 2021
Nearly 40% of countries worldwide have no immunisation infrastructure to provide adult immunisation and nearly 60% of the world’s population lives in countries without routine adult immunisation programmes. COVID-19 vaccines are being deployed in many countries that do not have routine adult immunisation infrastructure. The global response to the COVID-19 pandemic should address disparities in adu