# African immunization strategy and coverage efforts > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/african-immunization-strategy-and-coverage-efforts > Updated: 2026-09-14T11:44:42.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. African nations are working to accelerate the Continental Immunization Strategy (CIS) to address vaccination coverage that remains below pre-pandemic levels. Following a high-level meeting hosted by the Africa CDC in The Gambia, a West Africa Regional Roadmap was validated to increase coverage, reduce zero-dose populations, and improve supply chain resilience. Challenges persist in West Africa, with countries such as Nigeria, Angola, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo accounting for more than half of the world’s priority zero-dose children. Experts have identified measles vaccination as a primary concern, citing vaccine hesitancy and weak data systems as contributing factors. In response to these regional needs, Chad launched the 2026 African Vaccination Week in N’Djamena. The campaign, themed ‘For every generation, vaccines work’, focuses on raising awareness and encouraging catch-up vaccinations for children and pregnant women to protect against preventable diseases. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-14: Chad launches African Vaccination Week to boost immunization Chad has launched the 2026 African Vaccination Week in N’Djamena to boost immunization rates and protect children and pregnant women from preventable diseases. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chad-launches-african-vaccination-week-to-boost-immunization ### 2026-08-21: Africa intensifies leadership to accelerate Continental Immunization Strategy African leaders are working to accelerate the Continental Immunization Strategy to address declining vaccination rates and reduce zero-dose child populations across the continent. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/africa-intensifies-leadership-to-accelerate-continental-immunization-strategy --- Cite as: African immunization strategy and coverage efforts. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/african-immunization-strategy-and-coverage-efforts