Zero-dose children and missed communities

In 2020, the World Health Assembly recognised reaching “zero-dose” children (infants who receive no routine vaccinations) as a global strategic priority. I have contributed extensively to research on this topic, studying zero-dose and under-vaccinated children, households, and communities in India, Latin America, and globally.

Our research underscores that zero-dose children, their households, and communities often suffer from multiple deprivations that limit their ability to survive and flourish.

This work has contributed to the dialogue for Gavi, WHO and partners -- prioritising holistic approaches to address the needs of the most vulnerable via the global strategy to reach zero-dose children & missed communities in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals.