20th Annual African Vaccinology Course (AAVC)
Day 2: Essentials of Vaccinology – Scientific Underpinnings & Programmatic Considerations
Day 2 delves into the scientific and programmatic core of vaccinology, covering basic immunology, Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI), and crucial systems-level topics like health systems strengthening, GAVI funding models, and vaccine equity. The day also addresses emerging threats, including the role of vaccines in combating AMR and lessons from Mpox outbreaks.
Key Learning Outcomes for the Day
- • Understand the basic principles of immunology and their application in vaccinology.
- • Define and identify Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI).
- • Analyze how health systems strengthening and GAVI funding models support sustainable immunization programs.
- • Discuss challenges and strategies related to vaccine equity in Africa.
- • Explore the role of vaccines in combating Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and responding to outbreaks like Mpox.
Day 2 Detailed Program Schedule and Slide Downloads
| Presentation Topic | Speaker (Name & Affiliation) | Slides (PDF) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic principles of immunology & applications in vaccinology | Elisa Nemes, South African TB Vaccine Initiative, UCT, SA | Download PDF 📄 |
| Introduction to Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) | Mike Gold, University of Adelaide, Australia | Download PDF 📄 |
| Leveraging health systems strengthening to enhance immunization programs in Africa | Duduzile Ndwandwe, South African Medical Research Council, SA | Not Available 📄 |
| GAVI funding models: Supporting sustainable immunization programs in Africa | *Michelle Jimenez, Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance, Switzerland | Not Available 📄 |
| Vaccine equity: Addressing gaps & challenges in vaccine access and implementation | Rudzani Muloiwa, University of Cape Town, SA | Download PDF 📄 |
| Vaccines as tools to combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): Relevance for Immunization programs in Africa | Elloise Du Toit, University of Cape Town, SA | Download PDF 📄 |
| Responding to emerging vaccine preventable disease outbreaks: Lessons learned from Mpox and strategies for future preparedness | *Melvin Sanicas, Bavarian Nordic, USA | Not Available 📄 |
Full Session Recording
Session Video (English)