Immunization Analysis and Insights
The Immunization Analysis & Insights Unit is a data hub and analytics engine for immunization data and performs analytics. The unit supports the work of other technical units within the department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals (IVB) and drives innovation in data quality and use in countries. It also has responsibility for IVB’s global work on VPD surveillance and generating data and evidence on the public health and economic impact of vaccines.
Japanese Encephalitis laboratory network
Japanese encephalitis (JE) is a major cause of childhood mortality and morbidity in countries of Southeast Asia and Western Pacific regions. It is the most important cause of arboviral encephalitis: approximately 3 billion people live in endemic regions and, even with current levels of inconsistent and sporadic surveillance, it is reported to cause at least 50 000 cases with 10 000 deaths annually.
A laboratory diagnosis of JE is essential for accurate diagnosis and surveillance. Enhanced surveillance activities are needed to determine the disease burden and trends, substantiate the need for vaccination, monitor impact of vaccination programs, and to warn of or confirm the cause of outbreaks.