The global target is to achieve at least 90% diptheria, pertussis and tetanus (DPT3)-containing vaccine coverage at national level and at least 80% in every district. From 2000 to 2010, the regional average of DPT3 coverage increased from 79% to 88%.

The goal of the global immunization vision and strategy, adopted by countries of the Eastern Mediterranean Region, is to achieve by 2015, a two-thirds reduction of morbidity and mortality of vaccine-preventable diseases as compared to the level of 2000. Strengthening surveillance for vaccine-preventable diseases is fundamental for monitoring progress towards achieving this target.