Collaborative surveillance to prevent measles outbreaks (CoSMO) in Southeast Asia: a model for future pandemics

Feb 20, 2025 | Projects, Work in Asia

To establish a collaborative surveillance platform in Southeast Asia to enhance measles control, focusing on Lao PDR and The Philippines. Researchers: Meru Sheel (PI), Ying Zhang, Justin Beardsley, Khandoker Shuvo Bakar, Gemma Saravanos, Majdi Dafallah, Aanagha...

Impact of Electronic Immunisation Register alerts and recall on vaccination rates in Lao PDR

Feb 20, 2025 | Work in Asia, Projects

To examine the role of Lao PDR Electronic Immunisation Register (EIR) and EIR-linked alerts in improving vaccine uptake in Lao PDR. Researchers: Meru Sheel (PI), Cyra Patel, Nicholas Silberstein, Michael David, Angela Devine, Carolina Danovaro, Marcela Contreras,...

The evaluation of Lao PDR Electronic Immunisation Register

Aug 20, 2023 | Projects, Work in Asia

To conduct an evaluation of the Lao PDR Electronic Immunisation Register (EIR) and identify opportunities to improve data for immunisation decision-making, design strategies for vaccine uptake, and promote health system strengthening. Researchers: Meru Sheel (PI),...

Evidence-based decision-making for vaccination in LAO PDR 

Jul 14, 2023 | Projects, Work in Asia

To support the capacity of the Lao PDR National Immunisation Technical Advisory Group (NITAG) and the Unit for Health Evidence and Policy (UHEP) at University of Health Sciences in evidence-based decision making. Researchers: Nigel Crawford (Co-PI), Fiona Russel...

Reaching the unreached in Southeast Asia, a pro-equity approach 

Jul 14, 2023 | Projects, Work in Asia

To identify under- and unreached populations and design pro-equity strategies to ensure equal access to vaccination for all Researchers: Meru Sheel (PI) Funder: Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute seed funding

Training and capacity building of immunisation health workforce in Southeast Asia 

Jul 14, 2023 | Projects, Work in Asia

To design and deliver training for the health workforce involved in delivery of routine and COVID-19 vaccination in Cambodia and Lao PDR. Researchers: Meru Sheel (PI), Esabelle Yam, Alvin Kuo Jing Teo, Gemma Saravanos, Julie Leask, Tracy Smart, Siyan Yi, Kylie...