The data provides the world’s largest and most comprehensive dataset on immunization trends for vaccinations against 14 diseases.
Key Findings
- Global: In 2024, 89% of infants globally received at least one dose of the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP) containing vaccine.
- India: It reduced its number of zero-dose children by 43% in 2024 (from 1.6 million in 2023 to 0.9 million in 2024).
- Zero-dose children are those who have not received a single vaccine.
Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) of India
- Genesis: Initially launched in 1978 as the Expanded Programme on Immunization, it was rebranded as the UIP in 1985.
- Coverage: Provides free immunization against 12 diseases:
- Nationwide (9): Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Polio, Measles, Rubella, Childhood Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B and Meningitis & Pneumonia.
- Region-specific (3): Rotavirus diarrhoea, Pneumococcal Pneumonia, and Japanese Encephalitis.
- Under the National Rural Health Mission, the UIP has become a central component of India's public health efforts.
- Under this, a child is considered fully immunized after receiving all vaccinations as per the national schedule within the first year of life.
- Achievements: Polio-Free India (2014), Neonatal tetanus elimination (2015).
- Key Initiatives: Intensified Mission Indradhanush 5.0 (IMI 5.0) campaign with special focus on improvement of Measles and Rubella vaccination coverage, U-WIN Portal etc.
