'Immunization gap' seen behind rise in measles, pertussis cases

Dr. Saia Ma'u Piukala, World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Regional director, says there is a 'huge immunization gap' during the Covid-19 pandemic that led to an increase in the incidence of diseases such as measles and pertussis in the region, especially in the Philippines. With Piukala at the press conference on Friday, April 5, 2024 were Olivia L. Davies, WHO communications manager; Dr. Babatunde Olowukure, regional emergencies director; Dr. Rui Paulo de Jesus, WHO Philippines representative; and Dr. Rajendra Yadav, Integrated Communicable Diseases coordinator, who also shared their thoughts on the pandemic and its effects on children's immunization.

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