32nd Meeting of the Technical Advisory Group on Immunization and Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in the Western Pacific Region, 20-23 June 2023, Manila, Philippines/Hybrid: meeting report
Overview
The 32nd Meeting of the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) on Immunization and Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in the World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region was held on 20–23 June 2023. The meeting was attended by seven TAG members, six temporary advisers, 48 participants from 22 countries and areas, 44 representatives from partner organizations and WHO staff from all levels (headquarters, regional and country offices).
Member States in the WHO Western Pacific Region continue their efforts to implement the two regional resolutions, namely the 2017 Regional Strategy and Plan of Action for Measles and Rubella Elimination in the Western Pacific and the Regional Strategic Framework for Vaccine-preventable Diseases and Immunization in the Western Pacific 2021–2030, to achieve the regional immunization goals. As of 2022, eight countries and areas in the Western Pacific Region have achieved measles elimination and seven have achieved rubella elimination; furthermore, COVID-19 vaccines were rapidly and safely rolled out, achieving high coverage in many countries and areas.