Message from the Guest Editors
Immunization is one of the most cost-effective health interventions. It prevents 3.5–5 million deaths and saves 2–3 million children from vaccine-preventable diseases every year. Ensuring the effective and sustainable implementation of all national immunization programs is crucial in order to achieve the Immunization Agenda 2030 vision of a “world where everyone, everywhere, at all ages fully benefits from vaccines for good health and well-being”. We welcome original research articles, systematic reviews, and case studies that examine the challenges associated with introducing new vaccines, and welcome innovative approaches to financing and managing national immunization programs. Papers that discuss national strategies for vaccine procurement, supply chain management, and public–private partnerships that promote the sustainability of immunization are particularly encouraged. This Special Issue provides an excellent opportunity for researchers and health professionals to share insights. We look forward to receiving contributions that advance knowledge regarding vaccination and the strengthening of the health system in developing countries.
Guest Editors
Prof. Shenglan Tang
Director, VaxLab Innovation Lab for Vaccine Delivery Research
Professor, Duke University School of Medicine
Professor of Global Health, Duke Kunshan University & Duke-NUS Medical School
Interests: Health Policy and System; Infectious Diseases; Implementation Science; Monitoring and Evaluation
Dr. Lance Rodewald
Senior Advisor, National Immunization Program,
Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Interests: Pediatrics; Immunization Programs; Implementation Science
Dr. Taufique Joarder
Associate Professor of Global Health Evaluation,
SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute
Interests: Health Policy and Systems Research; Health Workforce; Implementation Science
Scope:
• Challenges and Innovative Approaches to New Vaccine Introduction
• Sustainable Management Mechanisms for NIPs
• Vaccine Supply Chain Resilience Optimization and Public-Private Partnership Models
• Health System Strengthening Pathways for Synergistic Immunization Programs in Developing Countries
About the journal
Editor-in-Chief
Prof. Dr. Ralph A. Tripp
Department of Infectious Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia
Author Benefits:
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• Journal Rank:
Impact Factor 5.2 (2023) | JCR Q1 in Immunology
• Rapid Publication:
Manuscripts are peer-reviewed and a first decision is provided to authors approximately 18.6 days after submission; acceptance to publication is undertaken in 3.3 days (median values for papers published in this journal in the second half of 2024).
Submission Deadline: 31 December 2025
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