Vaccination strategies to identify and reach zero-dose and under-immunized children in crisis-affected states in Sudan: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Globally, 21 million children were un- or under-vaccinated with Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTP)-containing vaccines in 2023. Around 20% of zero-dose children, those who had not received any DTP doses, live in conflict-affected settings in low and middle-income countries. There is insufficient evidence on vaccination interventions to identify and reach zero-dose children in these settings. This study aimed to map and assess current vaccination strategies to identify and reach zero-dose and under-vaccinated children in the crisis-affected states of South Kordofan, South Darfur and Blue Nile in Sudan.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional qualitative study guided by the (Identify-Reach-Monitor-Measure-Advocate (IRMMA) framework, developed by Gavi, the Vaccine All

SUBMITTER: Sabahelzain MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11665122 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature