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PROTECT situational analysis finds critical research gap on maternal vaccine confidence and vaccine trial participation
PROTECT situational analysis finds critical research gap on maternal vaccine confidence and vaccine trial participation

Recent research by PROTECT partners investigated existing literature on maternal vaccine and vaccine trial confidence and found no studies on pregnant women’s willingness to participate in vaccine trials in sub-Saharan Africa. Two of the authors – Lisa Paranthoen and Dr Violet Naanyu – explain how PROTECT aims to fill these research gaps. 

Closing the gender health gap: the role of maternal vaccines
Closing the gender health gap: the role of maternal vaccines

On International Women’s Day 2025, the PROTECT consortium emphasises the importance of ongoing efforts to ensure access to safe and effective maternal vaccines for all who need them.

Building relationships for the decade of maternal vaccines: PROTECT stakeholder meetings
Building relationships for the decade of maternal vaccines: PROTECT stakeholder meetings

PROTECT, a consortium aiming to improve maternal and child health in Africa, has been active for close to a year now, and partners have been busy with preparatory activities and meetings with key stakeholders.

PROTECT partners begin collaboration to improve maternal and child health in Africa
PROTECT partners begin collaboration to improve maternal and child health in Africa

On 10-12 June, the PROTECT consortium met in Entebbe, Uganda, to kick off their collaboration. During this time, partners got to know each other better, while the different work packages progressed some of the ongoing joint work and solidified plans for upcoming activities.