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Optimising immunisation equity: an analytical framework for geographical categorisation and prioritisation

Mohammed Diaaeldin Omer, Antoinette Ba-Nguz, Ida-Marie Ameda, Rashad Sheikh, Nasir Yusuf, Ammar Elhagali, Dereje Haile
This article presents an equity-oriented analytical framework for improving geographic prioritization in immunization programmes. By considering both the absolute number and prevalence of zero-dose children, the framework addresses limitations of prioritization approaches based on a single criterion. Applied to 2024 WUENIC data across 194 countries, it demonstrates how combining the scale and intensity of zero-dose challenges can produce substantially different priority rankings. The framework provides a practical and adaptable tool to support more equitable programme prioritization, resource allocation, and monitoring at global, regional, national, and subnational levels.

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  • English

Publication year

2026

Journal

PAMJ

Volume

55

Issue

12

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Journal article

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WHO Regions

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https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com//content/article/55/12/full

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