Vaccination Strategies for Marginalized Communities

Dear Colleagues,

Vaccination is one of the most effective public health interventions for preventing infectious diseases. However, marginalized communities—including ethnic minorities, refugees, migrants, travellers, rural populations, and socioeconomically disadvantaged groups—often face systemic barriers to vaccine access and uptake. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted stark inequities in vaccine distribution and uptake, reinforcing the urgent need for inclusive strategies. Addressing these gaps is critical for achieving global health targets such as Universal Health Coverage and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This Special Issue aims to provide evidence-based insights and actionable recommendations to inform policy, practice, and future research. Publications will advance scholarly understanding and develop practical solutions to improve vaccination strategies for marginalized populations worldwide.  Therefore, we invite contributions that explore innovative approaches, policy frameworks, and community-driven interventions to reduce vaccination disparities and promote equitable immunization coverage.

We welcome original research articles, systematic reviews, case studies, and policy analyses addressing (but not limited to) the following themes: equity and access; health systems and governance; social and structural determinants; communication; community engagement; clinical trials; innovative delivery models; policy and ethics; and evaluation and impact assessments. To ensure research uptake and cross-learning across research, policy, and practice, this Special Issue will be widely circulated among researchers, academicians, and policymakers involved in vaccination services.

Dr. Winifred Ekezie
Dr. Shanara Abdin
Guest Editors

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