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Successive introduction of four new vaccines in Rwanda : high coverage and rapid scale up of Rwanda's expanded immunization program from 2009 to 2013

Gatera, Maurice and Bhatt, Sunil and Ngabo, Fidele and Utamuliza, Mathilde and Sibomana, Hassan and Karema, Corine and Mugeni, Cathy and Nutt, Cameron T. and Nsanzimana, Sabin and Wagner, Claire M. and Binagwaho, Agnes. (2016) Successive introduction of four new vaccines in Rwanda : high coverage and rapid scale up of Rwanda's expanded immunization program from 2009 to 2013. Vaccine, 34 (29). pp. 3420-3426.

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Abstract

As the pace of vaccine uptake accelerates globally, there is a need to document low-income country experiences with vaccine introductions. Over the course of five years, the government of Rwanda rolled out vaccines against pneumococcus, human papillomavirus, rotavirus, and measles & rubella, achieving over 90% coverage for each. To carry out these rollouts, Rwanda's Ministry of Health engaged in careful review of disease burden information and extensive, cross-sectoral planning at least one year before introducing each vaccine. Rwanda's local leaders, development partners, civil society organizations and widespread community health worker network were mobilized to support communication efforts. Community health workers were also used to confirm target population size. Support from Gavi, UNICEF and WHO was used in combination with government funds to promote country ownership and collaboration. Vaccination was also combined with additional community-based health interventions. Other countries considering rapid consecutive or simultaneous rollouts of new vaccines may consider lessons from Rwanda's experience while tailoring the strategies used to local context.
Faculties and Departments:09 Associated Institutions > Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH)
UniBasel Contributors:Nsanzimana, Sabin
Item Type:Article, refereed
Article Subtype:Research Article
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:0264-410X
Note:Publication type according to Uni Basel Research Database: Journal article
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Last Modified:07 Nov 2017 08:03
Deposited On:28 Nov 2016 12:34

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