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Millenium Armenian Children's Vaccine Fund-Ani & Narod Memorial Foundation
450 N. Brand Blvd. Suite 600
Glendale, CA 91203
Contact: Paleny Topjian
Development Coordinator
Tel: (818)437-3677
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ani.org
MILLENNIUM ARMENIAN CHILDREN'S VACCINE FUND TO CO-FINANCE DISTRIBUTION OF
PENTAVALENT VACCINE IN ARMENIA
Los Angeles, USA, October 21, 2010 - The Millennium Armenian Children's
Vaccine Fund (MACVF) announced today that it will be co-financing the
distribution of the Pentavalent Vaccine with the Ministry of Health of the
Republic of Armenia (MoH). This five year program is part of a major
financing arrangement led by Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization
(GAVI) around the world and will commence in Armenia in 2011.
`At a time when the global economic crisis has pushed over 100 million
people back into poverty, we feel that immunization remains a crucial safety
net program for mothers and children in Armenia. These investments are not
just a temporary relief, but are investments in long term human capital for
Armenia. Every child that one day will form the future of Armenian society
will be affected by this program,' says Raffy Ardhaldjian, Chief Volunteer
Officer of The Ani & Narod Memorial Foundation (ANMF), `Once again, we are
delighted to assist the MoH of Armenia in making history, raising the
standards of health in Armenia, and partnering with them in the introduction
of the Pentavalent vaccine to complement GAVI's efforts.'
According to GAVI, the Pentavalent Vaccine protects against diphtheria,
tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, and Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib). The
World Health Organization (WHO), accounts that HiB disease, primarily
pneumonia and meningitis in young children is a significant public health
concern in many parts of the world where large scale HiB immunization has
not yet been implemented.
In order to fight the potential deadly effects of Hib and the four other
potential killers, and considering the proven efficacy and effectiveness of
the Pentavalent vaccine, GAVI will be offering WHO's recommended five-in-one
vaccine composition to the Ministry of Health of Armenia (MoH). With the
financial support of GAVI and a co-financing involvement of MACVF and the
Government of Armenia, the MoH will distribute the Pentavalent vaccine
through its routine National Immunization Program (NIP).
`With only one visit to the polyclinic, children will be able to receive
five vaccines in one application thus reducing the psychological fear and
pain factor that children associate with vaccination,' says Gayane Sahakyan,
Manager of the NIP of Armenia and State Hygiene and Anti-Epidemic
Inspectorate. `This is a logical and beneficial addition to our NIP and we
are very pleased that, once again, MACVF is lending its financial support to
our programs.'
MACVF's past contributions include a joint effort with UNICEF, the MoH, and
the Rostropovich Foundation, to eliminate measles, mumps, and congenital
rubella. This effort included a mass immunization campaign of approximately
924,000 individuals. Additionally MACVF was instrumental in its long lasting
support to the MoH by financing routine, life-saving immunization vaccines
which has enabled the immunization of thousands of children in Armenia since
the inception of the program.
MACVF has been and continues to be vital in introducing life-saving vaccines
for the NIP's regular vaccination programs. Adding the Pentavalent vaccine
to the NIP, will compliment Armenia's public health achievements since
independence and be part of GAVI's global effort to prevent 1 million deaths
until the year 2015.
Millennium Armenian Children's Vaccine Fund (MACVF) is one of the primary
programs of the Ani & Narod Memorial Foundation. MACVF is a public-private
capital fund incubated around the year 2000 in partnership with
international agencies including UNICEF, the U.S. Agency for International
Development (USAID), and various constituents of the Armenian Diaspora, to
ensure a steady stream of income to finance vaccines for Armenia's NIP. ANMF
was established in 1994 in loving memory of Ani and Narod Ardhaldjian (visit
www.ani.org).
The GAVI Alliance is a public- private partnership focused on saving
children's lives and protecting people's health by increasing access to
immunization in poor countries.
The National Immunization Program of Armenia is carried out by the
Communicable Diseases, State Hygeine and Anti-Epidemic Inspectorate of the
Ministry of Health. NIP unites and coordinates institutions, resources, and
activities, which promote the reduction of morbidity, disability, and
mortality as a result of manageable infections. This large-scale program is
also responsible for the procurement and distribution of vaccines to
polyclinics and health institutions throughout the country. According to the
WHO, the NIP of the MoH of Armenia has retained high coverage rates for its
vaccination programs.
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About ANMF
Established in 1994, ANMF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt US
organization encouraging the welfare and development of Armenian women and
children through innovative cultural, educational, health and social
programs.
From: A. Papazian
Millenium Armenian Children's Vaccine Fund-Ani & Narod Memorial Foundation
450 N. Brand Blvd. Suite 600
Glendale, CA 91203
Contact: Paleny Topjian
Development Coordinator
Tel: (818)437-3677
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ani.org
MILLENNIUM ARMENIAN CHILDREN'S VACCINE FUND TO CO-FINANCE DISTRIBUTION OF
PENTAVALENT VACCINE IN ARMENIA
Los Angeles, USA, October 21, 2010 - The Millennium Armenian Children's
Vaccine Fund (MACVF) announced today that it will be co-financing the
distribution of the Pentavalent Vaccine with the Ministry of Health of the
Republic of Armenia (MoH). This five year program is part of a major
financing arrangement led by Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization
(GAVI) around the world and will commence in Armenia in 2011.
`At a time when the global economic crisis has pushed over 100 million
people back into poverty, we feel that immunization remains a crucial safety
net program for mothers and children in Armenia. These investments are not
just a temporary relief, but are investments in long term human capital for
Armenia. Every child that one day will form the future of Armenian society
will be affected by this program,' says Raffy Ardhaldjian, Chief Volunteer
Officer of The Ani & Narod Memorial Foundation (ANMF), `Once again, we are
delighted to assist the MoH of Armenia in making history, raising the
standards of health in Armenia, and partnering with them in the introduction
of the Pentavalent vaccine to complement GAVI's efforts.'
According to GAVI, the Pentavalent Vaccine protects against diphtheria,
tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, and Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib). The
World Health Organization (WHO), accounts that HiB disease, primarily
pneumonia and meningitis in young children is a significant public health
concern in many parts of the world where large scale HiB immunization has
not yet been implemented.
In order to fight the potential deadly effects of Hib and the four other
potential killers, and considering the proven efficacy and effectiveness of
the Pentavalent vaccine, GAVI will be offering WHO's recommended five-in-one
vaccine composition to the Ministry of Health of Armenia (MoH). With the
financial support of GAVI and a co-financing involvement of MACVF and the
Government of Armenia, the MoH will distribute the Pentavalent vaccine
through its routine National Immunization Program (NIP).
`With only one visit to the polyclinic, children will be able to receive
five vaccines in one application thus reducing the psychological fear and
pain factor that children associate with vaccination,' says Gayane Sahakyan,
Manager of the NIP of Armenia and State Hygiene and Anti-Epidemic
Inspectorate. `This is a logical and beneficial addition to our NIP and we
are very pleased that, once again, MACVF is lending its financial support to
our programs.'
MACVF's past contributions include a joint effort with UNICEF, the MoH, and
the Rostropovich Foundation, to eliminate measles, mumps, and congenital
rubella. This effort included a mass immunization campaign of approximately
924,000 individuals. Additionally MACVF was instrumental in its long lasting
support to the MoH by financing routine, life-saving immunization vaccines
which has enabled the immunization of thousands of children in Armenia since
the inception of the program.
MACVF has been and continues to be vital in introducing life-saving vaccines
for the NIP's regular vaccination programs. Adding the Pentavalent vaccine
to the NIP, will compliment Armenia's public health achievements since
independence and be part of GAVI's global effort to prevent 1 million deaths
until the year 2015.
Millennium Armenian Children's Vaccine Fund (MACVF) is one of the primary
programs of the Ani & Narod Memorial Foundation. MACVF is a public-private
capital fund incubated around the year 2000 in partnership with
international agencies including UNICEF, the U.S. Agency for International
Development (USAID), and various constituents of the Armenian Diaspora, to
ensure a steady stream of income to finance vaccines for Armenia's NIP. ANMF
was established in 1994 in loving memory of Ani and Narod Ardhaldjian (visit
www.ani.org).
The GAVI Alliance is a public- private partnership focused on saving
children's lives and protecting people's health by increasing access to
immunization in poor countries.
The National Immunization Program of Armenia is carried out by the
Communicable Diseases, State Hygeine and Anti-Epidemic Inspectorate of the
Ministry of Health. NIP unites and coordinates institutions, resources, and
activities, which promote the reduction of morbidity, disability, and
mortality as a result of manageable infections. This large-scale program is
also responsible for the procurement and distribution of vaccines to
polyclinics and health institutions throughout the country. According to the
WHO, the NIP of the MoH of Armenia has retained high coverage rates for its
vaccination programs.
###
About ANMF
Established in 1994, ANMF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt US
organization encouraging the welfare and development of Armenian women and
children through innovative cultural, educational, health and social
programs.
From: A. Papazian