Conferences
31 October–1 November 2023, Singapore
1st APIC Summit on Infectious Diseases and Immunization
We are pleased to announce the convening of the 1st APIC Summit on Infectious Diseases and Immunization. Keeping with the theme of the World Health Day 2023 ‘Health for All’, the theme of the summit is ‘Vaccinations for All: Access, Confidence and Equity’. The summit will bring together experts from Asia-Pacific and beyond to discuss critical issues related to vaccine access, distribution and acceptance.
We envision the summit as a regional forum to discuss the latest evidence on what works and what does not to increase vaccine uptake, particularly among zero-dose children, adolescents and older adults. It will be a platform for participants to share best practices, and innovative solutions to improving vaccine coverage, drawing from contextualised approaches that have been successful in the region or similar contexts. We will also focus on addressing the challenges of vaccine equity, including ensuring access to vaccines for underserved populations. The need for people-centred and tailored strategies to build trust in vaccines and immunization, counter misinformation and increase vaccine uptake particularly among vulnerable communities will be highlighted. The summit will conclude with a session on the development of new vaccines and other interventions for emerging diseases. We strongly believe that the future can benefit from scientific advances and innovations showcased during the pandemic. We will attempt to gaze at the crystal ball and contemplate what may be in the pipeline for future vaccines to mitigate the impact of future outbreaks and pandemics.
With this array of topics, the conference aims to engage a wide spectrum of participants including researchers, policy makers, the media, industry, the general public, patient/consumer groups and civil society. We hope that the summit will reinforce the benefits and value of immunization in saving lives among the people and communities in the region.
