Developing National Information Systems to Monitor COVID-19 Vaccination: A Global Observational Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Strong information systems are essential for safe and effective immunization programs. The COVID-19 vaccine rollout presented all immunization information systems (IIS) with challenging demands-requiring in-depth vaccine implementation data at all health system levels in real time. The system development approaches taken by countries were heterogeneous, with some countries opting to adapt existing systems and others implementing new ones.

Objective

Using data reported by Member States to the World Health Organization (WHO), we aim to develop a global understanding of (1) the types of IIS used to monitor COVID-19 vaccination implemented in 2021 and (2) the approaches taken by countries to develop these systems.

Methods

We conducted a descriptive analysis of

SUBMITTER: Brooks DJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11529800 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature