Abstract:The Expanded program on Immunization (EPI) EPI got initially established in 1974 by WHO with the aim of giving universal immunization for children against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, poliomyelitis, measles and tuberculosis [1,2]. The Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) was established with a big coalition that included different UN agencies, and institutions (WHO, UNICEF, The World Bank), public health institutes, the vaccine industry and NGO's so that the reach of EPI could be extended fu… Show more
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