Category: General
The Role of Data in the Measles Outbreak
Feb 24, 2015
As we have seen with Ebola and now with the measles outbreak in the U.S., an outbreak or epidemic requires a quick response that is highly reliant on good data. From identifying where the outbreak started to tracing human contact to help contain the disease, without quality data and the means to make decisions immediately, outbreaks are more likely to spread.
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Team Member Spotlight: Singwa Kahale
Feb 20, 2015
The BID Initiative team works across three countries in the United States, Tanzania and Zambia. This week, we learn more about Singwa Kahale, Arusha Zonal Coordinator in Tanzania for the BID Initiative.
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Team Member Spotlight: Tara Newton
Feb 13, 2015
The BID Initiative team works across three countries in the United States, Tanzania and Zambia. This week, I am proud to be featured and hope you learn a little more about me as a Communications Associate in Seattle for the BID Initiative.
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Better Data, Better Advocacy
Feb 11, 2015
At DefeatDD, we can appreciate the need for strong immunization data. In fact, it was this priority that gave birth to the DefeatDD initiative and our integrated approach to defeating diarrheal disease. Let me back up a few steps.
About eight years ago, PATH and our partners were intensively evaluating then-new rotavirus vaccines’ performance in the countries where the disease hits hardest. We also were helping conduct pivotal surveillance that showed the magnitude of rotavirus morbidity and mortality in the developing world, as well as their potential cost-effectiveness and logistical implications when introduced into national immunization programs. Another part of our role was to share these data and put them in context for Ministers of Health to help inform their decisions when rotavirus vaccines ultimately became available and accessible through WHO prequalification.
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Team Member Spotlight: Reginah Munsanje-Milambo
Feb 6, 2015
The BID Initiative team works across three countries in the United States, Tanzania and Zambia. This week, we learn more about Reginah Munsanje, Senior Program Assistant in Zambia
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Favorites from The Art of Saving a Life
Feb 3, 2015
Last month, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation launched a campaign to draw attention to the powerful impact of vaccines: The Art of Saving a Life. The campaign is a collection of stories told through 30 world-renowned artists including writers, photographers, filmmakers, musicians and designers.
I have enjoyed watching this campaign unfold not only because of the beautiful art, but because vaccines are getting their chance in the spotlight to a broader audience. While we work in this world every day, many people are still unaware that a child dies every 20 seconds from a vaccine-preventable disease.
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Team Member Spotlight: Robert Kindoli
Jan 30, 2015
The BID Initiative team works across three countries in the United States, Tanzania and Zambia. This week, we learn more about Robert Kindoli, M&E Lead in Tanzania
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Team Member Spotlight: Jason Walton
Jan 23, 2015
This week, we learn more about Jason Walton, Change Management Lead in Seattle.
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Good Data Use at the Local Level
Jan 21, 2015
In our quest for better data to make better decisions, we mustn’t overlook the small things. To truly understand the barriers impeding immunization outcomes, we have to work closely with the health workers and district officials to uncover reasons why some children are not getting vaccinated which might even be specific to their region or village.
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Team Member Spotlight: Chansa Katongo
Jan 14, 2015
This week, we learn more about Chansa Katongo, Finance & Operations Manager in Zambia.
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