*Edited on 9/29 to correct project contact. The BID Initiative is analyzing electronic immunization registry (EIR) data from Tanzania to better understand common immunization program barriers and the ways in which EIRs can solve for them. A BID analytics team of PATH staff from the U.S. a...

Dear colleagues,With many potential COVID-19 candidates and with several routine immunization campaigns affected by the pandemic, how do we preemptively plan for equitable vaccine distribution?In my recent Op-Ed, I introduce a new approach called PAVE, to designate a “backbone” for the cold chain th...

Recent developments in refrigerator technology offer healthcare workers the ability to store vaccines in portable active (powered) refrigeration devices, rather than in traditional passive vaccine carriers. It’s an intriguing idea that offers the potential to both increase the length of time that va...

Many of the vaccines being developed require extremely cold storage temperatures. If someone has some sense of what range of storage temperatures may be required for the covid 19 vaccine distribution, this information would be very valuable for manufactures to give them a jump on the design of appro...

As part of the fourth cohort of the WHO GRISP Scholar course, WHO warmly invites you to two open Special Events on routine immunization: 1. Gender and Routine Immunization, Wednesday 14h (2pm) September 23 Geneva time 2. Strategies for catch-up vaccination in the context of COVID-19, Wednesday 14h...

With the recent WHO/UNICEF Joint Statement on encouraging greater health commodity supply chain integration for temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals where appropriate, it is now more important than ever to reinforce best storage and handling practices of integrated products. Particularly in the con...

Dear all  we wish to share the following findings for needful. India begins study on BCG vaccine impact on Covid-19  (https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-begins-study-on-bcg-vaccine-impact-on-covid-19/story-UG70g0qxgu6dp7XWiEVbiN.html) “Two recently released studies, one in...

Since 1998, WHO and UNICEF annually collect data on national immunization systems through the WHO/UNICEF Joint Reporting Form on Immunization (JRF). The JRF collects national level data on reported cases of selected vaccine-preventable diseases, immunization coverage, recommended immunization schedu...

The BID Initiative is launching a new scope of work that examines common immunization program barriers and the ways in which electronic immunization registries (EIRs) can solve for them. A BID analytics team comprised of PATH staff collaborating across the U.S. and country offices are using individu...

NEW!  WHO resources on Catch-up Vaccination 1.       Leave No One Behind: Guidance for planning and implementing catch-up vaccination – this is a foundational document that covers catch-up vaccination as an essential component of a strong immunization programme, o...

The BID Learning Network invites you to a webinar presentation on Landscape Analysis of Electronic Immunization Registries Thursday, 20th August 2020, 4:00pm CAT REGISTER HERE: https://path.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvc-iupjovGtJ8M4TJCJh0QUeEMMBUwn6- In 2019 VillageReach launched a landscape an...

Chers membres de TechNet, En préparation de la conférence virtuelle TechNet-21 en octobre, le comité de planification apprécierait vos commentaires.  Pourriez-vous prendre 5 minutes pour répondre à l'enquête concernant certains des thèmes et le format de la conférence virtuelle ?  Cette e...

Dear TechNet members, In preparation for the virtual TechNet-21 conference in October, the planning committee would appreciate your feedback.  Could you please take 5 minutes to answer the survey regarding some of the themes and format of the virtual conference?  This survey is open to al...

Dear all I would like to invite you to explore an excellent set of self-paced learning resources - the WHO AFRO online modules on immunization program management for EPI Mid-level managers (MLM), which you can access here: https://who-afro-mlm.com/app/ .   The French version o...

Are you **directly involved** with routine immunization activity planning for your country's Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI)?   If so, we encourage you to apply to join the court cohort of the Scholar Level 1 certification course offered by the World Health Organization. (This cour...

Save the Date: 1-2 September 2021, Lusaka, Zambia The PtD Global Indaba Steering Committee members are pleased to announce new dates for the upcoming PtD Global Indaba: A forum on Human Resources for Health Supply Chain Management (HR4SCM). This event, organized by PtD in partnership with IAPHL, In...

Hello Everyone, We want to conduct Temperature Mapping of Vaccine Cold Rooms (WIC) , dimension 2800mmx 2200mm x2215 mm (Height) each WIC. There are 21 WICs in different Districts.They store Vaccine in between + 2 and +8 deg C. Will appreciate if any one advises  which WHO Protocol should be us...

Hello everyone, I'm a design engineering student working on designing and producing a new powered vaccine carrier, and I was hoping to get some information and feedback from those of you who are out in the field providing immunisations and delivering vaccines to remote communities.  I'm also ...

A relevant study published by Yoonie Sim & Elizabeth Watts et al. on the value of immunization as an investment. http://dx.doi.org/10.1377/hlthaff.2020.00103 HEALTH AFFAIRS 39,NO. 8 (2020): 1343–1353  ABSTRACT Estimating the value of global investment in immunization programs is crit...

We are thrilled to announce the date for the next TechNet Conference, which will take place virtually over two days: Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 October. In an era of mounting pressure on immunization supply chains, intensified by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the conference will investigate the c...