Vaccines
Diphtheria Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib disease – a major cause of bacterial meningitis) Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Human Papillomavirus (HPV – a major cause of cervical and other cancers) Influenza Measles Meningococcal Mumps Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Pneumococcal (causes bacterial meningitis and blood infections) Polio Rotavirus Rubella (German Measles) Tetanus (Lockjaw) Varicella (Chickenpox)
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Collaborations
Researches Done & links Edit RESEARCHES LINKS Determinants of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine hesitancy in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review. Journal of the African Society for Paediatric Infectious Disease. https://doi.org/10.15641/ Global Vaccinology Training Collaborative. Advanced vaccinology training globally: Update and impact of the COVID-19 crisis. Vaccine. 2022 Aug 22;40(39):5683–90. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2022.08.029. Epub ahead of print. […]
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ECAVI Advisory Team of Experts
The East Africa Centre for Vaccines and Immunization (ECAVI) maintains a list of an advisory team of experts who volunteer advisory opinion or guidance from time to time when called upon. They do not sit on the Board or make decisions or influence operations of the day to day running of activities of ECAVI. They […]
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ECAVI Operational Team
The East Africa Centre for Vaccines and Immunization (ECAVI) has two operational administrative locations at Namela House, 2 Sports Lane, Naguru, Opposite Kampala Legends Rugby Club, KAMPALA, UGANDA and at Egerton University FHS, Mutema House, Milimani, Room 5. The operational team members contribute to and provide strategic and professional guidance, advice and support to the […]
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Ongoing Research Projects
RESEARCH PROJECT/STUDY 1 REPORTING OF AEFIS IN INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS IN NAIROBI, KENYA Principal Investigators: Lawrence Owino-Okongo1,2 Ombeva Malande2,3 Collaborators: Collins Tabu4, collaborator 24, Collaborator 35, Andrew Musyoki6, Rose Burnett7, James Kipsang2, Carolyne Chemweno2, Mutunga Nzoka2, Carine Dochez7 COLLABORATING ORGANIZATIONS University of Nairobi, Department of Paediatrics & Child Health East Africa Centre for Vaccines and Immunization (ECAVI) Egerton University, […]
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Masters Students Research
The ECAVI Vaccine Academy has a wealth of faculty in vaccinology, immunology, virology, infectious diseases, and public health, drawn from Africa and Europe, who work closely with masters and Ph.D. students attached to the academy to help them complete their research projects. The students are attached to their parent universities and use their time at […]
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Vaccinology Course for Health Professionals
ECAVI VACCINOLOGY COURSE FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Application-Form- for-ECAVI-8th- VACCINOLOGY-COURSE-2022 PREAMBLE The East Africa Centre for Vaccines and Immunization (ECAVI) is a NOT-FOR-PROFIT initiative of health professionals, working with Paediatric and Medical Associations, to promote Advocacy, Training, Research and Strengthening of immunization health systems in Eastern Africa. ECAVI is fully registered as a Non-Governmental Organization in […]
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Resource Mobilization Course
RESOURCE MOBILISATION COURSE APPLICATION 2021 RESOURCE MOBILIZATION COURSE DATES: COURSE 1 DATES: 26 – 29TH JANUARY 2021 COURSE 2 DATES: 26 – 29TH OCTOBER 2021 Click Here to Fill Application Form ABOUT THE COURSE Fundraisers carry a central role in every organization’s or project growth; In this 4 days’ course, you will not only learn […]
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Cervical Cancer Prevention Program
ECAVI runs a Cervical Cancer Prevention programme for companies and organizations, which is divided into three parts both of which can be carried out on the same day or on different occasions, depending on individualized needs of a given organization. Cancer of the cervix is the 4th most common cancer among women worldwide, and the […]
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