BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//Telerik Inc.//Sitefinity CMS 15.2//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Event highlightsImmunization programme managers and epidemiolog ists from national and subnational levels across Kyrgyzstan participated i n the training workshop organized by WHO/Europe to strengthen the country& rsquo\;s capacity to use data for action\, ensuring high immunization cove rage and preventing outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases.The workshop utilized a highly practical\, hands-on approach\, structured in 2 back-to -back training sessions for national and subnational level staff. Sessions included the analysis of multiple data sources to perform data quality ch ecks\, calculate key standard indicators and visualize data\, and use of d edicated WHO tools like the Measles Programmatic Risk Assessment Tool. The training emphasized the interpretation of the analysis and the importance of linking analysis directly to targeted programmatic actions. The traini ng was met with outstanding feedback\, with all 35 attendees confirming th ey gained new\, applicable skills and improved essential technical abiliti es\, including use of advanced software functions.Strengthening data use f or actionThis training is part of WHO/Europe&rsquo\;s ongoing support to M ember States under the European Immunization Agenda 2030\, which emphasize s the importance of data-enabled decision-making\, development of tailored local strategies and accountability in immunization systems. By building the capacity of national and subnational health authorities and the immuni zation workforce\, WHO/Europe aims to support countries in identifying and addressing inequities\, developing evidence-based action plans\, and moni toring progress to ensure equitable access to immunization services for al l.Event noticeThis training\, designed for Kyrgyzstan&rsquo\;s national an d subnational immunization programme managers\, vaccine-preventable diseas e surveillance officers and Ministry of Health representatives\, aims to s trengthen participants&rsquo\; ability to analyse surveillance and immuniz ation data and apply data triangulation techniques to address 3 critical a reas: equity in immunization\, accelerating control of vaccine-preventable diseases (with a specific focus on measles) and improving data quality.Th e training will also generate specific data analyses to support evidence-b ased immunization programme planning\, evaluation and decision-making for programme improvement at national and subnational levels.The subnational-l evel training will take place on 28&ndash\;29 October\, followed by the na tional-level training on 30&ndash\;31 October. The national-level training includes an additional day to cover the use of the WHO measles programmat ic risk assessment tool. \; DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101 DTSTAMP:20260407T212131Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251028 LOCATION:Kyrgyzstan\,Bishkek SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Training on the use of data for immunization programme improvement UID:RFCALITEM639111936919185510 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Event highlights

Immunization progr amme managers and epidemiologists from national and subnational levels acr oss Kyrgyzstan participated in the training workshop organized by WHO/Euro pe to strengthen the country&rsquo\;s capacity to use data for action\, en suring high immunization coverage and preventing outbreaks of vaccine-prev entable diseases.

The workshop utilized a highly practical\, hands-o n approach\, structured in 2 back-to-back training sessions for national a nd subnational level staff. Sessions included the analysis of multiple dat a sources to perform data quality checks\, calculate key standard indicato rs and visualize data\, and use of dedicated WHO tools like the Measles Pr ogrammatic Risk Assessment Tool. The training emphasized the interpretatio n of the analysis and the importance of linking analysis directly to targe ted programmatic actions. The training was met with outstanding feedback\, with all 35 attendees confirming they gained new\, applicable skills and improved essential technical abilities\, including use of advanced softwar e functions.

Strengthening data use for action

This training is part of WHO/Europe&rsquo\;s ongoing support to Member States under the European Immunization Agenda 2030\, which emphasizes the importance of da ta-enabled decision-making\, development of tailored local strategies and accountability in immunization systems. By building the capacity of nation al and subnational health authorities and the immunization workforce\, WHO /Europe aims to support countries in identifying and addressing inequities \, developing evidence-based action plans\, and monitoring progress to ens ure equitable access to immunization services for all.

Event notice

This training\, designed for Kyrgyzstan&rsquo\;s national and subn ational immunization programme managers\, vaccine-preventable disease surv eillance officers and Ministry of Health representatives\, aims to strengt hen participants&rsquo\; ability to analyse surveillance and immunization data and apply data triangulation techniques to address 3 critical areas: equity in immunization\, accelerating control of vaccine-preventable disea ses (with a specific focus on measles) and improving data quality.

T he training will also generate specific data analyses to support evidence- based immunization programme planning\, evaluation and decision-making for programme improvement at national and subnational levels.

The subna tional-level training will take place on 28&ndash\;29 October\, followed b y the national-level training on 30&ndash\;31 October. The national-level training includes an additional day to cover the use of the WHO measles pr ogrammatic risk assessment tool. \;

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