Video On Demand

Innovations to Improve Vaccine Equity

November 13, 2018 • 1:00 – 5:00 pm EST

Over the last decade, there has been a mobilization to ensure low-income countries are able to purchase vaccines and expedite the introduction of new products into their immunization systems. While the effort has paid off in many areas, coverage rates have stagnated in recent years. To explore the way forward, the CSIS Global Health Policy Center is hosting a half-day conference focusing on novel approaches and innovative ideas for achieving more equitable vaccine delivery worldwide.

Speakers will focus on specific strategies, technologies, and data needed to narrow disparities in vaccine coverage and overcome barriers to access in disordered and fragile settings. The conference will provide a forum for robust conversation around the need for continued U.S. and multilateral engagement through vaccine purchases and additional investments, to improve immunization rates and strengthen immunization systems globally. Additionally, the conference will highlight how immunizations fit within a priority area of the newly launched CSIS Commission on Strengthening America’s Health Security.

Lunch will be served at 1:00pm.

 

Welcoming Remarks 1:30pm

J. Stephen Morrison, Senior Vice President and Director, CSIS Global Health Policy Center
 

Opening Keynote Presentation 1:35 pm - 2:15 pm

Orin Levine, Director of Vaccine Delivery, Global Development Program, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
 
In dialogue with:
J. Stephen Morrison, Senior Vice President and Director, CSIS Global Health Policy Center


Panel I: Improving Vaccine Coverage Equity 2:20 pm – 3:25 pm

Jonathan Mosser, Clinical Fellow, Institute for Health Metrics & Evaluation

Lora Shimp, Technical Director, Immunization Center, John Snow, Inc.

Brian Atuhaire, Technical Lead, Immunization and Advocacy, PATH Uganda

Adrien de Chaisemartin,  Director of Strategy, Funding & Performance, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Moderated by:
Nellie Bristol, Senior Fellow, CSIS Global Health Policy Center


Panel II: International Partners in Vaccine Delivery 3:40 pm – 4:45 pm

Richard Duncan, Senior Immunization Specialist, UNICEF

Irene Koek, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Global Health, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

Eric Mast, Deputy Director, Science and Program, Global Immunization Division, Center for Global Health, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Stacey Knobler, Director, Influenza Vaccine Innovation, Sabin Vaccine Institute

Moderated by:
Katherine Bliss, Senior Associate (Non-resident), CSIS Global Health Policy Center
 

Closing Remarks

Nellie Bristol, Senior Fellow, CSIS Global Health Policy Center
 
A light reception will follow the conclusion of the conference.

This event is made possible through the generous support of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
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Nellie Bristol
Senior Associate (Non-resident), Global Health Policy Center
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Katherine E. Bliss
Senior Fellow and Director, Immunizations and Health Systems Resilience, Global Health Policy Center
Director of Vaccine Delivery, Global Development Program, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Lora Shimp

Technical Director, Immunization Center, John Snow, Inc.

Brian Atuhaire

Technical Lead, Immunization and Advocacy, PATH Uganda

Adrien de Chaisemartin

Director of Strategy, Funding & Performance, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
Deputy Director, Science and Program, Global Immunization Division, Center for Global Health, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Global Health, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

Richard Duncan

Senior Immunization Specialist, UNICEF

Cathryn Streifel