Brazil celebrates increase in child vaccination in 2023

O National Immunization Program (PNI) of Brazil reached a significant milestone in 2023, registering an increase in applications of key vaccines in the children’s calendar. This progress comes after years of declining vaccination rates, a constant concern for public health officials in the country.

What do the numbers say?

Statistics released by the Ministry of Health illustrate an impressive recovery, with 13 of the 16 main vaccines showing significant improvements in their coverage. Among them, vaccines against polio, hepatitis A It is triple viral, all essential for children’s health. The triple bacterial booster vaccine led with an increase of 9.23 percentage points compared to the previous year.

Impact of Actions on Public Health

The Minister of Health, Nísia Trindade, highlighted that the positive results are the result of continued efforts to reverse the decline in vaccination and strengthen public health policies. Striving to achieve and maintain high vaccination coverage rates is seen as essential to protecting children against a range of dangerous diseases.

How is Brazil strengthening immunization?

In response to the urgent need to expand vaccination coverage, the Ministry of Health launched the “National Movement for Vaccination” in 2023. With a robust budget, allocating more than R$6.5 billion to purchase vaccines, the program aims to not only maintain but expand vaccination reach. Furthermore, for 2024, an increase to R$10.9 billion in investments is projected.

• The promotion of regional campaigns adapted to local realities.
  • Integration of vaccination records into the National Health Data Network (RNDS).

• • Implementation of the digital vaccination booklet through the Meu SUS Digital system.

These initiatives show the government’s commitment to not only reacting to challenges, but anticipating them, ensuring a more resilient and prepared health system.

What are the next steps to maintain success?

While we celebrate recent achievements, the fight to maintain and increase vaccination rates continues. Collaboration between the government, international organizations such as Unicef ​​and society is crucial. Disseminating information and raising awareness about the importance of vaccination from an early age are essential to ensure that each child is protected.

Increasing childhood immunization is more than a public health measure; It is an investment in the country’s future, ensuring that the next generations grow up healthy and strong. Brazil, with its assertive policies and continuous investments, is on the right path to becoming a successful model in childhood immunization.