About 4 million deaths around the world are prevented by child vaccination every year. Routine immunization has reduced over 508 million deaths among children born from 1994 to 2023. The role vaccination plays in the lives of children is quite significant and impacts their lives positively protecting them from a wide range of diseases hence living a healthy life.

Community Health Boosters initiative in immunization has been taking place over the past years and continuously does, as follows:

At Kimisagara Youth Center, CHB was committed to ensuring that every child and adolescent receives timely and complete vaccinations. Through our Immunization Champions Training, we equipped young advocates with the knowledge and skills needed to raise awareness, address misconceptions, and promote immunization within their communities.

Over the course of the training, our champions engaged in interactive learning, role-play exercises, and real-life scenario discussions, allowing them to master community engagement and effective communication strategies. These hands-on sessions not only deepened their understanding of immunization but also boosted their confidence in tackling challenges and advocating for vaccine uptake.

CHB has trained a wide range of immunization champions in different districts like Nyanza, Nyagatare where they are practicing the obtained knowledge and skills through inspiring, protecting and leading the charge of vaccination coverage.

By empowering young leaders with accurate immunization information and practical advocacy skills, we are building a network of dedicated changemakers who will drive community-led vaccination efforts. Their work will contribute to reducing vaccine hesitancy, improving public health, and ensuring that no child is left behind.

Together, we are strengthening communities and safeguarding the future—one champion at a time!