Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals
The Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals department is responsible for targeting vaccine-preventable diseases, guiding immunization research and establishing immunization policy.
Humanitarian mechanism
A 'Humanitarian Mechanism' has been developed by WHO, UNICEF, Médecins sans Frontière, and Save the Children to enable civil society organizations, governments and UN agencies to quickly procure affordable vaccine supplies on behalf of populations facing humanitarian emergencies and who do not have such access. The mechanism is available for use as of 1 May 2017.
Access to affordable and timely supply for humanitarian emergencies
