Multiple interventions to strengthen immunization services in an Angolan district
| Autor: | G Raguzzoni, M Fattorini, C Caresia, Cecilia Quercioli, Giovanni Putoto, J M N Ndilimondjo, Nicola Nante, C Cuccaro |
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| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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| Zdroj: | European Journal of Public Health. 29 |
| ISSN: | 1464-360X 1101-1262 |
| DOI: | 10.1093/eurpub/ckz185.593 |
| Popis: | Background Immunization represents one of the most effective intervention in public health. In the Sustainable Development Goals era, adequate vaccination services are still crucial for the prevention of infectious diseases and the reduction of under-5 mortality. However, in 2017 WHO estimated that children Methods In May 2018 the NGO started to implement multiple interventions to enhance the number of vaccine doses administered. Firstly, outreach immunization sessions were reorganized and reinforced, for example involving local Community Health Workers in the identification of villages with a high burden of unvaccinated children. Other actions were the continuous training of the PHS in data collection and the increased collaboration with the Ombadja District Health Department in order to develop a more efficient vaccine supply chain at local level. Results In 2018, among children Conclusions The WHO “Reaching Every Community” strategy emphasizes the importance of high quality immunization services in hard-to-reach areas. The organisation of well-functioning immunization services requires a multifaceted approach by the involved stakeholders. Key messages In 2017, globally 19.2 million of children |
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