#1 VARN 2023 Preview: Vaccine Acceptance Research, Solution Co-Creation with Daniela Da'Costa Franco and Deepa Risal Pokharel

Community Conversations on Vaccines

In this episode of Community Conversations on Vaccines, co-hosts Vince Blaser and Francesca Montalto are joined by Daniela Da’Costa Franco, a researcher and independent consultant for the Ministry of Health of Guatemala, and Deepa Risal Pokharel, senior advisor for social and behavior change and team lead for immunization demand at UNICEF. They explore the evolution of communications and outreach campaigns for immunization and the importance of inclusive approaches in addressing the largest sustained global decline in routine immunization coverage in 30 years, the vital role of behavioral science and community engagement in overcoming challenges like misinformation and vaccine acceptance, as well as the need to promote multidisciplinary research and human-centered design to ensure culturally relevant solutions for Indigenous communities. Daniela and Deepa also preview the 2023 Vaccination Acceptance Research Network Conference (VARN 2023), happening June 13-15 in Bangkok, Thailand.