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.