Fact sheet on the SDGs: Immunization systems strengthening (2017)

Vaccines are universally considered to be one of the most successful and cost-effective medical interventions ever introduced. Nine out of 10 children in the WHO European Region have received at least a basic set of vaccinations, and vaccination has brought about a remarkable reduction in child mortality over the past few decades. Yet there are gaps and alarming decreases in coverage. This fact sheet includes facts and figures, outlines the challenges, charts indicators of progress and shares commitments made by Member States to tackle this issue.