How to boost childhood vaccination rates disrupted by COVID-19? | Inside Story

For the past two years, the world's focus on battling COVID-19 has disrupted immunisation programmes for other diseases. Millions of children have missed out on crucial vaccinations for preventable illnesses. The W.H.O. says measles cases jumped by nearly 80% in January and February, compared to the same period last year. So, what should be done to put child vaccinations back on track? Presenter: Dareen Abughaida Guests: Dr Nadeem Jan – Public Health Physician. Shabir Madhi – Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand. Dr Bharat Pankhania – Senior Clinical Lecturer, University of Exeter's Medical School. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #COVID #Vaccinations
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