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Attached is anewflyer that lists all the online courses available as part of the Immunization eLearning Initiative. This digital learning program wasdeveloped by WHO and UNICEF expertstoprovide knowledge vital toEPI advancement.Everyone working in support of Immunization can participate in the onlin...

A case study has been published to share information about some of the change management and motivational strategies deployed by UNICEF and WHO to support high levels of participation in the Immunization eLearning Initiative. The case study can be helpful for learning leaders looking for ways to inc...

Dear Colleagues: We are pleased to circulate the 2nd Global Analysis of Effective Vaccine Management (EVM), 2009-2014. To date, 82 countries have conducted EVM assessments between 2009-2014, of which 26 countries have conducted the assessment twice. The slide deck follows the same format as the 1s...

I was recently looking at the “System Sizing tool 3/3” in a 2DI3 “Technical evaluation and Methodology” a unicef publication. The publication originated from a 2DI3 SDD industry meeting. The sizing method prescribed is based on the premise that “the daily potential solar energy supply is calculated...

Dear Supply Chain Managers and Friends, A few days ago, I conducted a supervisory visit to a health post in Senegal to check the implementation of the "Informed Push Model" project (IPM), which I have lead since last August, and which has been distributing family planning products (9 to 11 products...

The final report of the “Briefing on WHO Tools and Guidance on Immunization Data Quality and Vaccination Coverage Survey” that took place in Istanbul in December 2015 is now available. The Executive summary is pasted below. Please feel free to share. Executive Summary From 1 to 4 December 2015, 6...

UNICEF has launched an Innovation Fund (first-ever in the UN) to channel the energies of private sector, civil society and academia in support of strategic innovations for children. The initiative will fund early-stage technical start-ups to support innovations in infrastructure (access to services...

Dear Colleagues, Kindly note that the position for Executive Manager (People that Deliver), P-4, TA position # 91378 in Supply Chain Strengthening Centre (I-VN-2015-001050 / E-VN-2015-001052)has been announced through UNICEF's on-line e-Recruitment system. Applications should be submitted before c...

As some of view may know, Unicef WCARO is undertaking an inventory of LMIS uses for EPI. All levels of the supply chain will be assessed and the inventory will cover all kind of tools: systems, softwares, excel spreadsheets, stock cards, forms, etc. Immediate objectives of the landscape are to: I...

The Cold Chain Support Package (CCSP) on the UNICEF internet site is now officially ‘live’. The CCSP is an initiative of the UNICEF Supply Division in Copenhagen. It is meant to support UNICEF Country Offices and Partners with the procurement of Cold Chain Equipment through UNICEF Supply Division. W...

Posted by: David Brown UNICEF / Marta Gacic Dobo WHO All too often overlooked, the home-based vaccination record maintains a central role in documenting immunization services received across the lifespan. WHO and UNICEF are working to heighten awareness of the importance of the home-based vaccinati...

This IVB document is now online at WHOLIS   WHO-UNICEF guidelines for developing a comprehensive multi-year plan (cMYP)(WHO/IVB/14.01) This updated document provides guidance to countries to make national comprehensive multi-year strategic plans (cMYP) for immunization, using the Global Va...

by Sean Blaschke and Lilian Nabunnya, UNICEF On April 26, 2013, health workers at 3,240 health facilities in Uganda were sent the following short-message service (SMS) text message: Does your Health Unit have a cold chain fridge for vaccines? Please answer YES / NO. If you have a fridge but it is ...

Many thanks to Tasnim Partapuri for directing our attention here! UNICEF developed the Meena Communication Initiative (MCI) as a mass communication project aimed at changing perceptions and behaviour that hamper the survival, protection and development of girls in South Asia. Following eight y...

Cross-posted from the February 2012 Global Immunization News issue. Many thanks. 29/02/2012 from Claudio Politi, Oumar Sagna and Daniela Urfer, WHO/HQ New data on immunization financing are available based on the WHO/UNICEF Joint Report Form (JRF) reported by countries. Indicators on government...

by Osman Mansoor and Kate Bai, UNICEF; Andrew Garnett, Consultant; and Solo Kone, WHO In December 2011, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) hosted a workshop in New York for the Cold Chain and Logistics (CCL) Taskforce. The main focus of the workshop was to review the Effective Vaccine Man...

Juliana Abakah-Katz from UNICEF sends in this contribution on the New and Emerging Talent Initiative Programme (NETI), whichis an entry point for external professionals interested in an international career with UNICEF. As part of UNICEF’s global talent management strategy to achieve its current and...

POST 01250E: COLD CHAIN EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT (CCM) TOOL RELEASED 4 APRIL 2008 ******************************************* Dear Technet21 colleagues, PATH, in partnership with WHO and UNICEF, is pleased to announce the release of the Cold Chain Equipment Management (CCEM) Tool version 1.0. This ...