Immunization Hub

About the Immunization Learning Hub

The Learning Hub members aimed to develop and communicate robust, practical evidence on the under‐documented role of local faith communities (LFCs) for community systems strengthening. They drew together diverse materials (after assessment for quality and relevance) – particularly focused on lower and middle income country (LMIC) settings. Although given the lack of materials from LMIC settings, information from higher income settings is included where considered highly relevant.

The Immunization Learning Hub completed it’s work in 2014 led by Dr Jill Olivier.

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Jill Olivier, University of Cape Town/IRHAP

What We Know

History shows a number of intersection points between religion and immunization that extend further back than the recent surge of international interest
There is a high level of interest in ‘missed populations and closed communities
Considerations of context and complexity are important – especially working with local faith communities
Getting to grip with the complex world of religion and vaccine resistance is key
The need for interdisciplinary and multi‐sectoral and engagement on religion and immunization
The need for cross‐over interdisciplinary studies and actions
Working with local theologies is required
The need for religiously‐competent program staff and health workers
Engaging religious leaders in genuine social mobilization and advocacy
Improving communication strategies (interpersonal, local, national and international) with and through LFCs should be considered
Little evidence on the specific nature and extent of routine immunization services provided by faith‐based health providers
Further investigation of ‘trust’ at all levels

Key Questions

SPOTLIGHT

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Past Hub Events

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Communities of Faith Breakfast: Building Partnerships for a One-Community Response to HIV

2019-09-26