30/04/2026 10:44 (UTC)
World Immunisation Week
MBANDAKA (Congo Rep. of), 30/04/2026.- (FILE) - A worker from the World Health Organization (WHO) holds up a vaccination as he prepares to administer it during the launch of an experimental Ebola vaccine in Mbandaka, north-western Democratic Republic of the Congo, 21 May 2018 (reissued 30 April 2026). WHO's World Immunisation Week is celebrated during the last week of April to raise awareness of the importance of vaccines. This year, the focus is not only on childhood vaccines but also on immunisation throughout life, with an emphasis on adult vaccines, protection against ageing, and preventive care. EFE/EPA/STR
