Vaccine-Preventable Diseases and Immunization
The vaccine-preventable diseases and immunization programme (VPI) is responsible for implementation of the European Immunization Agenda 2030 (EIA2030), a vision and strategy to create stronger and more resilient immunization systems and structures, based on the key pillars of immunization equity, life course immunization and tailored local solutions that address vaccination demand and acceptance in the population.
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Publications

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Report of the thirty-ninth meeting of the European Regional Commission for Certification of Poliomyelitis Eradication: 23–24 September 2025
27 July 2026

Report of the thirty-ninth meeting of the European Regional Commission for Certification...

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Barriers to and drivers of vaccination – insights and recommended actions: targeting influenza vaccination among older adults and care home residents in Estonia
20 April 2026

Barriers to and drivers of vaccination – insights and recommended actions: targeting influenza vaccination...

Despite efforts to increase influenza vaccination rates in Estonia, barriers persist, leading to suboptimal coverage, especially among vulnerable populations....

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Barriers to and drivers of vaccination – insights and recommended actions: increasing access to vaccination and primary health care services for Ukrainian refugees in Estonia
17 April 2026

Barriers to and drivers of vaccination – insights and recommended actions: increasing access to vaccination...

This examination of barriers and drivers influencing the uptake of childhood vaccination and adult influenza vaccination focused on refugees and displaced...

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Documents

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25 June 2026

WHO European Region Health Security Bulletin: January–March 2026

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Health security bulletin October–December 2025
14 April 2026

WHO European Region Health Security Bulletin: October–December 2025

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Health security bulletin July–September 2025
17 December 2025

WHO European Region Health Security Bulletin: July-September 2025

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WHO Europe Health Security Bulletin, January–June 2025
22 October 2025

WHO European Region Health Security Bulletin: January-June 2025

Health security is inseparable from regional security. Strong, resilient health systems and comprehensive public health services, are the foundation of...

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Our work

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Advancing immunization equity

Supporting the safe containment of polioviruses

Increasing and sustaining acceptance of and demand for vaccination

Strengthening community acceptance of vaccines through educational interventions

News

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26 June 2026
News release

Romania increases vaccination coverage for measles, mumps and rubella
1 June 2026
News release

Closing immunity gaps in Armenia – local evidence driving action to strengthen childhood vaccination
24 April 2026
News release

Hungary expands medical curricula to support vaccine communication
20 April 2026
Statement

Joint statement by European Commission, UNICEF Europe and Central Asia, and WHO/Europe, celebrating the progress vaccination has made in protecting public health for the past 2 decades

Multimedia

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28 July 2026

Measles outreach vaccination in hard to reach areas of Ukraine
9 March 2026

Medical specialists in Ukraine prepared for updates to the National Immunization Schedule
23 February 2024

Engaging youth on immunization advocacy and action
18 July 2023

Immune Patrol: the digital game teaching children in the Republic of Moldova about the immune system

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