Secretary-General, in anniversary message for international vaccine institute,

expresses confidence in continuing growth of partnership

 

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message on the tenth anniversary of the International Vaccine Institute in Seoul today, 17 October:

I am delighted to send you greetings on this anniversary.  The International Vaccine Institute is a pioneering centre for research.  For 10 years, you have promoted dynamic interaction among scientists and developers from Asia and elsewhere.  You have played a unique role in vaccine research, development, training, technical assistance, and information-sharing.  You have complemented the work of the World Health Organization (WHO), and helped it set policies and define priorities.

From your work in evaluating vaccination strategies for typhoid fever, to the training you provide in vaccine introduction, assessment and policy, your collaboration with WHO has been strong and productive.  As you enter your second decade, I am confident that your partnership will continue to grow.

I thank the many supporters of the Institute -- Governments, foundations, international organizations, private sector institutions and individuals.  And I thank the Government of the Republic of Korea for its generosity in hosting the facility.

Please accept my warmest congratulations on this tenth anniversary.  May you continue to thrive for many more decades to come.

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