| No images? Click here  Friday, 13 March 2026 | Issue 344 Kenya transitions to single-dose HPV vaccine to eliminate cervical cancer, Kilifi County Hospital, Kenya. October 2025 © WHO / Genna Print  Tuesday, 17 March Virtual press conference on the outcomes of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) meeting An embargoed virtual press conference on the outcomes of the SAGE regular biannual meeting (9 to 12 March) will take place at 13.30 CET/12.30 GMT on Tuesday, 17 March (embargo lifts at 15.00 CET/14.00 GMT on 18 March). Speakers will brief on the outcomes of the discussions and announce SAGE recommendations. The meeting's agenda included COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for different population groups, typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV) dosing schedules, and the number of bivalent oral polio vaccine (bOPV) doses in routine immunization. SAGE also discussed a long‑term vision for the future of vaccines and vaccination from 2026 to 2050, and the ongoing efforts on vaccine prioritization and portfolio optimisation. More information about the sessions: SAGE Yellow Book – March 2026.  Wednesday, 18 March Release of the child mortality estimates New global estimates on child mortality to be released next week reveal that progress in reducing deaths among children under five has slowed in recent years, raising concerns that the world may fall short of targets to end preventable child deaths. The analysis provides the latest global picture of where and why children, adolescents and youth are still dying. It highlights persistent risks for the youngest children, including preventable infectious diseases and complications around the time of birth, while older children and adolescents face additional threats, including injuries and mental health–related causes. This analysis is produced by the United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) and the Child Adolescent Cause of Death Estimates group (CA CODE). Early access to the report and expert interviews is available exclusively to journalists. Please send requests to guerraja@who.int with a copy to mediainquiries@who.int ********** Preparing for and responding to an influenza pandemic: what is the PIP Framework? 13.00 CET, EPI-WIN webinar The Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework—adopted by WHO Member States in 2011—remains the world’s only global system ensuring the rapid sharing of influenza viruses and fair access to vaccines, antivirals and diagnostics. The session will highlight why the PIP Framework is unique, how its access‑and‑benefit‑sharing mechanism supports a more equitable pandemic response, and the roles of governments, industry and partners in strengthening preparedness for the next influenza pandemic. Further information and registration: here. ********** World TB Day 2026 Virtual Talk Show The World Health Organization will host a high‑level Virtual Talk Show for World TB Day 2026 under the theme “Yes! We Can End TB: Led by countries, powered by people.” The event will unite health ministers, WHO leaders, partners, civil society and TB survivors to deliver a clear message: ending TB is possible with leadership, investment and collective action. WHO will also issue a Call to Action urging countries to fast‑track the rollout of the first-ever WHO‑recommended near point‑of‑care TB diagnostic tests—an essential step toward earlier detection and universal access to care. More information: here.  Other WHO events of interest (full list here)
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