Reaching Zero-Dose Children Representative Yuka Iijima Presents Initiatives for Zero-Dose Children at Johns Hopkins IVAC Seminar
Yuka Iijima, representative of Reaching Zero-Dose Children, presented at the IVAC seminar at Johns Hopkins University, sharing insights on integrating primary healthcare and immunization services, as well as the group's youth-led advocacy efforts. The organization remains committed to fostering dialogue with expert institutions to ensure every child has access to life-saving vaccines.
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Yuka Iijima, representative of our organization, was invited by Dr. William Moss, Director of the International Vaccine Access Center (IVAC) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, to speak at an IVAC seminar.
During the seminar, Iijima reported on an overview of research regarding the integration of primary healthcare and immunization services, which she conducted at UNICEF. She also shared the background and activity policy of Reaching Zero-Dose Children, along with efforts in youth-led advocacy, education, outreach, and initiatives in the field of global health.
During the Q&A session following the presentation, participants exchanged views on methods for supporting zero-dose children, ensuring equitable access to immunization services, collaborating with communities, and possibilities for future research and practical collaboration.
Our organization will continue to engage in dialogues with domestic and international experts, research institutions, and partner organizations, working toward realizing a society where life-saving vaccines reach every child.
About Reaching Zero-Dose Children
Reaching Zero-Dose Children is a youth-led organization addressing the issue of "zero-dose children" who have never received a vaccine. We aim to deliver life-saving vaccines to every child through vaccine equity, global health initiatives, health communication, policy advocacy, and educational activities.
Moving forward, we will continue to contribute to the realization of more equitable immunization access through local communication that values local voices, youth participation, and international collaboration.
Donate here
The activities of Reaching Zero-Dose Children are supported by your contributions. You may choose either a one-time donation or a recurring donation.
During the seminar, Iijima reported on an overview of research regarding the integration of primary healthcare and immunization services, which she conducted at UNICEF. She also shared the background and activity policy of Reaching Zero-Dose Children, along with efforts in youth-led advocacy, education, outreach, and initiatives in the field of global health.
During the Q&A session following the presentation, participants exchanged views on methods for supporting zero-dose children, ensuring equitable access to immunization services, collaborating with communities, and possibilities for future research and practical collaboration.
Our organization will continue to engage in dialogues with domestic and international experts, research institutions, and partner organizations, working toward realizing a society where life-saving vaccines reach every child.
About Reaching Zero-Dose Children
Reaching Zero-Dose Children is a youth-led organization addressing the issue of "zero-dose children" who have never received a vaccine. We aim to deliver life-saving vaccines to every child through vaccine equity, global health initiatives, health communication, policy advocacy, and educational activities.
Moving forward, we will continue to contribute to the realization of more equitable immunization access through local communication that values local voices, youth participation, and international collaboration.
Donate here
The activities of Reaching Zero-Dose Children are supported by your contributions. You may choose either a one-time donation or a recurring donation.
FAQ
Reaching Zero-Dose Childrenとはどのような団体ですか？
ワクチンを一度も接種できていない「ゼロドース児」の課題に取り組む、若者主導の一般社団法人です。ワクチン公平性や国際保健、政策提言などを行っています。
飯島由佳氏はどのようなセミナーに登壇しましたか？
米国ジョンズホプキンス公衆衛生大学院のInternational Vaccine Access Center（IVAC）が主催するセミナーに、Dr. William Moss氏の招待により登壇しました。
登壇ではどのような内容が発表されましたか？
UNICEFでのプライマリー・ヘルスケアと予防接種サービスの統合に関する調査報告、およびReaching Zero-Dose Childrenの設立背景や活動方針、アドボカシー活動について共有しました。
Reaching Zero-Dose Childrenの活動方針は何ですか？
現地の声を大切にした地域に根ざしたコミュニケーションや、若者の参画、国際的な協働を通じて、より公平な予防接種アクセスの実現を目指しています。
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