Reaching Never- and Incompletely-Vaccinated Children with Routine Immunization: A Proof-of-Concept Activity Using Geo-Referenced Microplans in Two Health Zones in Maniema Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Authors

Mary Alleman · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Affaud Anaïs Tanon · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Emmanuel Rukengwa · Institut Supérieur de Commerce de Kinshasa

Kevin Tschirhart · National Grid (United States)

Christ Lendo · Institut Supérieur de Commerce de Kinshasa

Merveille Balepukayi · Institut Supérieur de Commerce de Kinshasa

Grace Koko Cishugi

Abstract

Geo-referenced microplanning with engagement of health staff and communities succeeded in vaccinating at least 40,000 children who were not routinely benefiting from health services in two HZs in the DRC; similar innovative strategies could be considered elsewhere. Applying new technologies to existing microplanning strategies can enhance their success.

Topics & Keywords

Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy Immune responses and vaccinations Bacterial Infections and Vaccines

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: Vaccines

Volume 14, Issue 2, pp. 175-175

DOI: 10.3390/vaccines14020175

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