Mapping Silent Viral Threats Across Africa
In 2022, Uganda reported an alarming outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MARV). Two people in the southwest developed high fever, vomiting, and bleeding, which are classic signs of MARV, one ...
Welcome to MIRNA
The Maternal Immunisation Readiness Network in Africa & Asia
MIRNA is a collaborative research network working across nine countries in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia to strengthen maternal immunisation programmes in readiness for the introduction of new life-saving vaccines which will improve foetal and infant health.
MIRNA’s objectives
- Develop national readiness plans for introducing new maternal vaccines
- Align maternal immunisation strategies across partner countries
- Support global policy and implementation for maternal immunisation
Maternal vaccines protect mothers and infants from life-threatening infectious diseases during the most vulnerable stages of life.
Discover more about the consortium and research
Partners
A cross-institutional, cross-country consortium representing key regions in Africa and Asia.
Research & Publications
Learn about the work MIRNA have been doing to support maternal immunisation acceleration in LMICs
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