WSVRD-2024

Dr. Rose Jalang’o is a medical doctor who has built her career around vaccinology and public health programs management. She is the Head of National Vaccines and Immunization Program, with the Ministry of Health in Kenya. Her roles include: Leading child, adolescent, maternal and adult vaccination programs, program management and policy formulation. Dr. Jalang’o has vast experience in spearheading successful planning and introduction of various vaccines across Kenya.including Malaria Vaccine, Influenza Vaccine pilot, Yellow Fever Vaccine introduction, HPV Vaccine introduction, and Covid 19 vaccines. Dr. Jalang’o serves as a Member/Board Member of various Technical Working Groups such as Kenya National Vaccine Safety Advisory Committee, and Kenya National Immunization Technical Advisory Group. She has served as a temporary advisor to WHO in the development of Framework of allocation of malaria vaccine. She also actively participates in teaching and mentoring students and professionals in the area of Vaccinology as a Subject Matter Expert, Immunization Program Mentor, Guest Speaker, and Honorary Lecturer.