Gaps and challenges in the national immunisation programme of Islamic Republic of Iran

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Authors

Akbar Fotouhi · Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Susan Mahmoudi · Ministry of Health and Medical Education

Seyed Mohsen Zahraei · Ministry of Health and Medical Education

Mohammad Mehdí Gouya · Iran University of Medical Sciences

Abstract

Despite remarkable achievements, systemic challenges remain in the national immunisation programme of Islamic Republic of Iran. Strengthening life-course immunisation through targeted investment, policy updates and stronger surveillance will help align the programme with the global immunisation goals.

Topics & Keywords

Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy Cervical Cancer and HPV Research Immune responses and vaccinations

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Partnerships for the goals

Publication Details

Published in: Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal

Volume 32, Issue 3, pp. 164-171

DOI: 10.26719/2026.32.3.164

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