Promoting equity in immunization coverage through supply chain design in Pakistan.

ABSTRACT: To improve equity in immunization coverage, potent immunization products must be available in the communities in which low coverage rates persist. Most supply side investments are focused on replacing or establishing new health facilities to improve access to immunization. However, supply chain design must be improved to ensure that potent vaccines are available at all facilities to promote immunization equity. We used the supply chain design process in Pakistan as an opportunity to conceptualize how supply chains could impact equity outcomes. This paper outlines our approach and key considerations for assessing supply chain design as a contributing factor in achieving equitable delivery of immunization services. We conducted a supply chain analysis based on sub-national supply chain and i

SUBMITTER: Zameer M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7926263 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature