Measles is making a troubling comeback in the U.S., with over 700 confirmed cases reported across 25 states so far in 2025. While some online debates downplay the severity, the reality is that measles is one of the most contagious viruses known, and nearly all recent...
In 2025, COVID-19 continues to pose a risk, especially to vulnerable populations such as the elderly, immunocompromised individuals, and those with chronic conditions. While most people now experience only mild symptoms—like fever, cough, sore throat, and runny...
Research conducted by the IDIE played a key role in a groundbreaking study in Fiji, which uncovered lower vaccination rates among children with disabilities. These findings are now guiding national policy reforms aimed at enhancing inclusion and improving access to...
In October 2023, the IDIE team together with the Linked Immunisation Action Network hosted country teams from Bhutan, Laos, Indonesia, and Vietnam for a study tour of the Australian Electronic Immunisation Registry (EIR). The study tour was undertaken to investigate...
A/Prof Meru sheel presenting on study findings in FijiStudy coordinator Unise Vakaloloma from Fiji National University providing study information
Immunisation outreach clinic in Vientiane Province, Lao PDR It’s almost the end of World Immunization Week and it’s the current climate its now more than ever important to celebrate the successes of immunization programs. I personally have also been working in the...
An alliance of Australia’s leading health and development institutions has applauded the Australian Government’s $620 million boost for health systems in the Pacific and Southeast Asia. This alliance includes the Australia Council for International Development...