Integrating COVID-19 vaccination into immunization programmes and primary healthcare
We are pleased to inform you that the resources for Integrating COVID-19 vaccination into immunization programmes and primary health care are now available. The integration support package consists of complementary materials based on the guidance to help countries to navigate towards operationalizing C-19 vaccine integration and aims at offering an organized information space that:
Topics areas include
“Considerations for Integrating COVID-19 Vaccination into immunization programmes and primary health care for 2022 and Beyond” document aims to provide a definition, principles and overview of the benefits and risks of integrating COVID-19 vaccination into immunization programmes, PHC and other relevant health services. The document is available in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish.
Enable countries to conduct a situational analysis and assess the current state of COVID-19 vaccination integration along health system building blocks to identify existing strengths and potential focus areas that may require further action/investment to advance integration. The mapping tool is available in English and French.
Allows countries to efficiently use the checklist (Annex 3 of the guidance) to assess their status on COVID-19 vaccine integration by health system building block. The checklist is available in English and French
Provides countries with practical and action-oriented support (e.g., country best practices, lessons learned) for implementation of global guidelines along health system building blocks and/or target populations
We want to thank all stakeholders involved, especially country and regional colleagues, for their active collaboration and sharing of materials.
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