Decision-making process for introduction of maternal vaccines in Kenya, 2017-2018.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Maternal immunization is a key strategy for reducing morbidity and mortality associated with infectious diseases in mothers and their newborns. Recent developments in the science and safety of maternal vaccinations have made possible development of new maternal vaccines ready for introduction in low- and middle-income countries. Decisions at the policy level remain the entry point for maternal immunization programs. We describe the policy and decision-making process in Kenya for the introduction of new vaccines, with particular emphasis on maternal vaccines, and identify opportunities to improve vaccine policy formulation and implementation process.

Methods

We conducted 29 formal interviews with government officials and policy makers, including high-level official

SUBMITTER: Otieno NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8042952 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature