Canadian Public Health Association

Published purpose

This program is a component within the Canadian International Immunization Initiative, aiming to support national childhood immunization systems in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF. The objective is to improve the health of people - especially children of less than five years of age - by investing in disease prevention and childhood immunization programs, and by promoting equitable access to essential primary health care services. The Canadian Public Health Association identifies and draws upon medical experts to assist WHO, UNICEF and the Ministries of Health in partner countries to continue the global fight against vaccine-preventable diseases in developing countries.