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Characterisation of national immunisation programmes in countries experiencing public health emergencies within the WHO African region

Author: Chepkurui, Viola Date: 2021 Background: The World Health Organisation (WHO) Africa region experiences multiple public health emergencies (PHEs) annually. PHEs have been documented to affect the provision of health services including immunisation. To our knowledge, there ... Read more
Descriptive analysis of routine childhood immunisation timelines in the Western Cape, South Africa

Author: Blose, Ntombifuthi J Date: 2021 Background: Adherence to the recommended age-specific immunisation schedules is critical in ensuring vaccine effectiveness against vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs). Delays in the uptake of routine childhood immunisations lead to an increase ... Read more
Health systems constraints and facilitators of national immunization programs in low- and middle- income countries

Author: Amponsah-Dacosta, Edina Date: 2019 Like most health interventions, National Immunization Programs (NIPs) are embedded within health systems. This means that NIPs and health systems exist in a constant interaction. Vaccine preventable diseases are widely recognized as the chief ... Read more
Health systems determinants of delivery and uptake of maternal vaccines in low and middle-income countries: A qualitative systematic review

Author: Davies, Bronte Date: 2022 Maternal vaccination has been widely recognised as a key component of the comprehensive package of antenatal care aimed at improving maternal and child health. Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are currently falling short of maternal ... Read more

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