May 2021 - PIVI

Posted May 28, 2021

Barriers and activities to implementing or expanding influenza vaccination programs in low- and middle-income countries: A global survey

Despite considerable global burden of influenza, few low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) have national influenza vaccination programs. This report provides a systematic assessment of [...]

By Amanda Bolster

In Peer Reviewed Papers / Publications

Posted May 28, 2021

Influenza vaccination policies for health workers in low-income and middle-income countries: A cross-sectional survey, January-March 2020

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends vaccination of health workers against influenza, but uptake in low-resource settings remains low. To complement routine global data collection [...]

By Amanda Bolster

In Peer Reviewed Papers / Publications

Posted May 28, 2021

A case study of an influenza vaccination program for health care workers in Vietnam

In 2017, the Vietnam Ministry of Health conducted a demonstration project to introduce seasonal influenza vaccination to health care workers. A total of 11,000 doses of influenza vaccine, [...]

By Joe Bresee

In Stories of Our Work

Posted May 6, 2021

Remembering Dr. Anonh Xeuatvongsa – Friend and PIVI Champion

PIVI lost one its founding members and a dear friend and colleague, Dr. Anonh Xeuatvongsa on October 26, 2020 after a battle with cancer. Born in Khammuan Province, Lao PDR in 1966, Dr. Anonh [...]