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0376/2025 - EQUITABLE ACCESS TO VACCINES: CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF IMMUNIZATION PUBLIC POLICIES IN ANGOLA AND BRAZIL
ACESSO EQUITATIVO A VACINA: DESAFIOS E ENFRENTAMENTOS NA EFETIVAÇÃO DE POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS DE IMUNIZAÇÃO EM ANGOLA E BRASIL

Author:

• Graziela de Paula Povrezan - Povrezan, GP - <grazieladepaulapovrezan@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1627-467X

Co-author(s):

• Eduardo Carvalho de Souza - Souza, EC - <eduardo_carvalho21@hotmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2494-1177
• Lourdes Conceição Martins - Martins, LC - <lourdesc@unisantos.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9996-2725
• Elda de Oliveira - Oliveira, E - <eldadeoliveira@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9973-0948
• Viviane Silva de Paula - Paula, VS - <vivianepaula@santos.sp.gov.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9752-7890
• Luzana Mackevicius Bernardes - Bernardes, LM - <luzana.bermardes@unisantos.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2226-9484


Abstract:

This essay analyzes the challenges and strategies related to equitable access to vaccines in Angola and Brazil, in light of public immunization policies. It is a reflection grounded in John Rawls' theory of justice as fairness. In Angola, there is evidence of weak health infrastructure, dependence on international donations, and low vaccination coverage in rural areas. In Brazil, vaccine hesitancy, regional inequalities, and the impacts of misinformation stand out, despite the existence of a well-established national immunization program. Both countries face logistical, structural, and social barriers, but also present successful experiences, such as the use of technology to expand vaccination coverage, the strengthening of institutions, and community engagement. It is concluded that equitable access to immunization requires integrated investments in infrastructure, technological innovation, health professional training, communication strategies, and international cooperation, in order to ensure the universality of the right to health and reduce inequalities.

Keywords:

Vaccine; Equity; Public policies; Angola; Brazil.

Content:

EQUITABLE ACCESS TO VACCINES: CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF IMMUNIZATION PUBLIC POLICIES IN ANGOLA AND BRAZIL


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Povrezan, GP, Souza, EC, Martins, LC, Oliveira, E, Paula, VS, Bernardes, LM. EQUITABLE ACCESS TO VACCINES: CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF IMMUNIZATION PUBLIC POLICIES IN ANGOLA AND BRAZIL. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2025/Nov). [Citado em 25/09/2026]. Está disponível em: http://www.cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/equitable-access-to-vaccines-challenges-and-strategies-for-the-implementation-of-immunization-public-policies-in-angola-and-brazil/19852?id=19852&id=19852



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