Armenia approves National Immunization Program for 2026-2030

ArmInfo. Armenia has approved the National Immunization Program for 2026-2030 and the draft procedure for obtaining a preventive vaccination certificate. The corresponding decision was made during a government session on January 15.

According to RA Minister of Health Anahit Avanesyan, the government's  decision confirms one of the most important public health  guarantees-the national vaccination schedule-as well as the format  for issuing international vaccination certificates. The decision also  outlines goals to uphold high vaccination rates for children aged 0-1  and prevent the occurrence of dangerous infectious diseases. "In  recent years, new and advanced vaccines have been included in the  national vaccination schedule, including the latest generation of  combined hexavalent vaccines, which reduce the need for multiple  doses," the Minister said.  She also noted the importance of   chickenpox vaccination, which is already included in the national  vaccination schedule.

According to the Minister, efforts to vaccinate and raise public  awareness are already yielding results. "In particular, in 2025, the  vaccination rate for children aged 0 to 1 year was 95.1%, which is  the highest figure since 2011," she noted. She also mentioned that  Armenia is ensuring the availability of vaccine supplies necessary  for travel to other countries and providing the relevant  international certificates.

In turn, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan added that in the  case of COVID, measles, chickenpox, and seasonal flu, adults decide  for themselves whether to be vaccinated or not. "They should contact  their local clinic, and we will provide this vaccination free of  charge," the head of the cabinet said.