[Perspectives] Naveen Thacker: immunisation advocate and paediatrics leader

Paediatrician Naveen Thacker, Executive Director of the International Pediatric Association (IPA), is a lifelong immunisation advocate and global paediatrics leader. He was a key player in India's eradication of polio in 2014, and has since worked to share the lessons worldwide. A key component for him is trust, and he and colleagues set up the IPA's Vaccine Trust Project, a training programme to help health professionals communicate effectively with the public about vaccination. “Vaccination saves lives.