20th Annual African Vaccinology Course (AAVC) Materials
Welcome to the course material repository for our landmark 20th annual program!
This year's program features five intensive days of learning, celebrating two decades of advancing vaccinology, public health policy, and program implementation in Africa.
5
Intensive Days
19
Core Sessions
20+
Expert Faculty
Course Days Overview
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Day 1 | Immunization Systems in Africa – Past, Present, & the Path Forward | Examines the continent's vaccine progress and real-world challenges | Resources Available |
Day 2 | Essentials of Vaccinology – Scientific Underpinnings & Programmatic Considerations | Builds a scientific foundation through immunology and safety monitoring before pivoting to programmatic realities like sustainable financing and equity, ultimately addressing critical challenges such as antimicrobial resistance and the Mpox response | Resources Available |
Day 3 | Manufacturing & Delivering New and Underutilised Vaccines in Africa | Spotlights the continent's push for local production self-sufficiency and pandemic readiness, while examining progress in deploying critical vaccines for diseases such as tuberculosis, HIV, and malaria | Resources Available |
Day 4 | The Missing Link – Vaccinating Under-Served and Unreached Populations in Africa | Addresses the critical challenge of reaching zero-dose and underserved populations by analyzing the drivers of inequity and exploring integrated strategies to ensure equitable vaccine access across the entire life course | Resources Available |
Day 5 | Transforming Evidence-Informed Vaccine Decision-Making & Demand Generation in Africa | Bridges the gap between policy and practice by examining how data guides high-level decision-making while exploring community-centered strategies to build vaccine confidence. | Resources Available |
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