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- 2020
*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...
- 2020
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...
- 2020
Assessment of a novel scanner-supported system for processing of child health and immunization data in Uganda
Äijö, A., Schäffner, I., Waiswa, P. et al. Assessment of a novel...
- 2020
As technology has become cheaper and more accessible, countries are adopting digital health interventions to improve the provision of and demand for health services. These interventions are complex...
- 2020
For an annual cost of between US$3.30 to $3.81 per child under the age of one, health workers in Tanzania can benefit from the better data and time savings made possible by an electronic immunization...
- 2020
On February 12, 2020, HLN released a new version (v1.22.1) of the Immunization Calculation Engine (ICE). ICE is a state-of-the-art open-source software system that provides clinical decision...
- 2020
Please join the PATH Introducing Digital Immunization information systems: Exchange and Learning from Vietnam (IDEAL-Vietnam) project for a webinar on scaling-up electronic immunization information...
- 2019
Hi everyone :)
We are now circulating the final survey for this study on national vaccination coverage estimates.
Grateful for any time you can spare to complete and share.
Many...
- 2019
Join us for a webinar: Five proven strategies to improve immunization data use (Findings from the Immunization Data: Evidence for Action Review)
Date: Thursday, December 5, 2019 3:00...
- 2019
The use of high-quality data is widely understood in the global health community to be a cornerstone of well-functioning health systems. However, despite continuous growth in the amount of health...
- 2019
Recent reports [1] of counterfeit yellow fever vaccination certificates in Zambia follow reports of falsified proof of vaccination documents being used in other countries, including Ethiopia [2],...
- 2018
The BID Initiative is featured in the most recent issue (December 2018) of the MMS Bulletin #148 "Digital Health - A Blessing or Curse for Global Health."
"Marrying engineering with health policy...
- 2018
A new issue of Vaccine is now available:
Rotavirus Surveillance, Safety and Economic Data before Vaccine Introduction: a Global Perspective from the World Health Organization Global Rotavirus...
- 2018
A new article Expenditures on vaccine-preventable disease surveillance: Analysis and evaluation of comprehensive multi-year plans (cMYPs) for immunization, recently published, is available...
- 2018
The article Considerations for the development and implementation of electronic immunization registries in Africa, published this year, can be found...
- 2018
Herein lies the external evaluation results of the Smart Paper Technology Solution (aka MyChild Solution) in The Gambia which has assessed data quality, efficiency gains, operational costs, and the...
- 2018
Hereby to share a new resource on IIS produced by the Vaccine-preventable diseases at ECDC in collaboration with partners globally:
Designing and implementing an immunisation information system. A...
- 2018
New article on "Global Routine Vaccination Coverage - 2017" was recently published in the CDC MMWR.
Article can be accessed...
- 2018
A new article is available on converage and timeliness of vaccination and the validity of routine estimates: Insights from a vaccine registry in Kenya
BACKGROUND:
The benefits of childhood...
- 2018
The WHO Immunization Monitoring Academy is a learning and capacity-building initiative. The Academy is open to all immunization professionals with an interest in the use, collection, and improvement...
- 2018
Dear colleagues,
The results of external evaluations assessing MyChild Solution based on Smart Paper Technology in Afghanistan are now available. These evaluations assessed the data quality,...
- 2018
Strategic reuse of appropriate tools is one of the core principles of the BID Initiative. Over the last five years, we have worked with the governments of Tanzania and Zambia to enhance...
- 2018
As countries increasingly implement and scale electronic immunization registries (EIRs), it will be critical that they exchange lessons and best practices. The BID Initiative, which is led by PATH,...
- 2018
A new release (v 1.13.1) of the Immunization Calculation Engine (ICE) is now available (download ICE version 1.13.1). ICE is a state-of-the-art open-source software system that provides clinical...
- 2018
WHO would like to announce that the new WHO Vaccination Coverage Cluster Surveys Reference Manual is available on the Technet website on the Coverage Surveys page.
This document can be downloaded...
- 2018
Here are some links where this updated data can be downloaded from:
Main data page:
http://www.who.int/immunization/monitoring_surveillance/data/en/
Country profile selection...
- 2018
As a relative newcomer to the EPI supply chain world, but not to healthcare supply chain I have always struggled with some of the terminology.
One term in particular bugs me. And not just because I...
- 2018
Dear TechNet-21 Colleagues,
The OpenLMIS Community is hosting a French-language webinar this Thursday, May 24 at 6 AM PST / 13h00 UTC on the latest features in the OpenLMIS 3.3 release. Details...
- 2018
PAHO is pleased to introduce a new resource publication that contains a set of modules aimed at improving the monitoring of coverage of integrated public health interventions.
To improve the...
- 2018
This document is designed to support EPI managers and their teams in the implementation of EIR-related information systems, using the various experiences compiled at the global level – and,...
- 2018
ThinkWell is currently accepting submissions of GREY LITERATURE about immunization delivery costs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Resources need to be published between January 2005 and...
- 2018
Greetings TechNet Colleagues,
Please save the date on Thursday, May 10 at 13h00 UTC (6:00 AM PST) when the OpenLMIS Community will host a webinar presenting the latest features in the OpenLMIS...
- 2018
Greetings iSC Colleagues,
The OpenLMIS Community is proud to announce the release of OpenLMIS version 3.3, the latest release in the version 3 series specifically supporting immunization supply...
- 2018
"There is no arguing that aggregate data is useful, but as with most things, it has its limitations."
Read the full article (5 minutes)...
- 2018
A new release (v 1.11.1) of the Immunization Calculation Engine (ICE) is now available (Download ICE version 1.11.1). ICE is a state-of-the-art open-source software system that provides clinical...
- 2018
Dear colleagues,
Wanted to share the recent article we wrote about the big pivot we made in Afghanistan and the story of perseverance and flexibility in partnerships.
It’s great to...
- 2017
Dear TechNet-21 Members,
Please join OpenLMIS on November 30th at 8 AM PST/ 5 PM CET/ 7 PM EAT for a webinar presenting details on the current roadmap and latest developments in the OpenLMIS v3...
- 2017
Electronic immunization registries (EIRs) and other immunization information systems can be powerful tools, but in order to achieve their long-term sustainability, countries and governments must...
- 2017
PAHO have released a few interesting articles on ICT and Data in their Immunization Newsletter.
Please see attached for further reading.
- 2017
The primary objective of a vaccination coverage survey is to provide a coverage estimate for selected vaccines. This page provides a list of documents related to the design, implementation, analysis,...
- 2017
This month several new data monitoring and supply videos have been added to www.immunizationacademy.com, including nine new training videos in Swahili. Anyone working in support of EPI can be...
- 2017
The OpenLMIS community has the pleasure to announce the milestone release of OpenLMIS version 3.2. In line with the version 3 series, 3.2 includes new features in stock management,...
- 2017
Dear all,
Routine immunizations and new vaccine introductions are two best buys in global health. But while immunization coverage has increased dramatically in the last decade, more must be done to...
- 2017
HLN has released a product Roadmap for its award winning Immunization Calculation Engine (ICE). ICE is an open source service-oriented, standards-based immunization forecasting software system...
- 2017
Dear colleagues,
Please find attached from the Interagency Supply Chain Group.
Kind regards,
Hitesh
Coordinator for the Interagency Supply Chain Group (ISG)
Hitesh...
- 2017
Immunization Academy (www.immunizationacademy.com) is a new initiative sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, providing open access to short, practical training videos. The videos support...
- 2017
Dear all,
Shifo has released an article on cost-effective and scalable way of measuring data completeness/reliability of Electronic Immunisation Registries.
This method will simplify measuring...
- 2017
Greetings, colleagues.
With increasing importance on user-focused improvements in routine, administrative immunization data quality and use, it is useful to have some experience-sharing from country...