Immunization Data & Decision Making unit
The Immunization Data & Decision Making (DDM) unit collects, collates, analyzes and produces core annual insights on global immunization system performance. These data are critical for ensuring performance accountability of bodies such as WHO, UNICEF, The Gavi Alliance and others. Our outputs direct broad resources in directions most likely to achieve impact.
Japanese Encephalitis laboratory network
Japanese encephalitis (JE) is a major cause of childhood mortality and morbidity in countries of Southeast Asia and Western Pacific regions. It is the most important cause of arboviral encephalitis: approximately 3 billion people live in endemic regions and, even with current levels of inconsistent and sporadic surveillance, it is reported to cause at least 50 000 cases with 10 000 deaths annually.
A laboratory diagnosis of JE is essential for accurate diagnosis and surveillance. Enhanced surveillance activities are needed to determine the disease burden and trends, substantiate the need for vaccination, monitor impact of vaccination programs, and to warn of or confirm the cause of outbreaks.