Journal article
Improving the monitoring of immunization services in Kyrgyzstan.
Following the disbanding of the Soviet Union in 1991- the government of Kyrgyzstan was unable to maintain the previous level of health services. To revitalize the health services- the Ministry of Health (MOH) first focused on improving their immunization services- including the immunization component of the Health Management Information System (HMIS). Secondly- to increase immunization coverage- the MOH set as a priority the elimination of prescribing false contraindications to immunization. To accomplish both goals- the MOH updated the national immunization policies and established a more effective structure for managing immunization services. To support the MOH- the US Agency for International Development (USAID) Resources for Child Health (REACH) and Basic Support for Institutionalizing Child Survival (BASICS) projects provided technical assistance through a resident coordinator and consultants- and by organizing an international seminar. The improvements extended beyond systems and forms- but- instead- em
Languages
- English
Publication year
2000
Journal
Health policy and planning
Volume
3
Type
Journal article
Categories
- Data
Countries
- Kyrgyzstan
Tags
- ICT
