Dear Colleagues,
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt routine health services such as immunization globally and especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). At the same time, policymakers and practitioners persist tirelessly, devising strategies to meet the challenges and adapt to the crisis. Stakeholders are collaborating on research to answer some old and arising questions in immunization planning and implementation. A newly published study produced immunization cost estimates for 136 LMICs, filling a critical data gap on immunization delivery cost. Further, the LNCT webinar on July 16 will look at additional costs due to COVID-19.
We also feature a study that specifically centers on the impact of COVID-19 on maternal health services, including maternal immunization, in LMICs where cost is already a significant barrier. The Gavi, Vaccine Alliance COVID-19 Situation Report #12 shows increasing COVID-19 infection rates in Gavi-supported countries and its impact on routine immunization. The iHEA webinar on July 17 will discuss strategies for immunization against COVID-19.
Thank you for your continued support, we ask that you take a moment to invite others to join the Community of Practice. Our submission portal is always open for immunization economics-related news and information, submit today.
Stay safe; our good wishes to all those adversely affected by COVID-19.
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Best regards,
Christian Suharlim, MD, MPH
Director of Public Affairs
Immunization Economics Resource
Management Sciences for Health
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LNCT to Host Webinar on Additional Immunization Costs during COVID-19
Join LNCT, ThinkWell, and Harvard on July 16 for this important discussion on additional costs associated with modifications to routine immunization, mass campaigns, and outreach services during COVID-19.
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iHEA Webinar: Developing Strategies for Immunization against COVID-19
How can health economists help policymakers rise to the challenge once a COVID-19 vaccine is available? Join iHEA on July 17 in a webinar on how countries can develop effective and efficient COVID-19 immunization strategies.
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Immunization Delivery Cost Estimates in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
A newly published study on immunization delivery cost in 136 LMICs provides valuable analysis, filling critical data gap to inform decision-making, progress monitoring, financial sustainability, and coverage and equity of immunization programs.
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Cost of Maternal Health Services in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
For many women in low- and middle-income countries, cost is a major barrier to maternal health service utilization, including maternal immunization. The study is a systematic review and comparative analysis of the costs of utilizing maternal health services in such settings.
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COVID-19 and Routine Childhood Immunization in Africa
Childhood immunization is one of the routine health services that are being disrupted by COVID-19 in Africa. The article proposes that policymakers identify robust and context-specific strategies to rapidly scale-up routine immunization.
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Gavi COVID-19 Situation Report #12
The most recent Gavi Situation Report shows that the number of COVID-19 cases reported in Gavi-eligible countries is increasing significantly daily. So far, seventy (out of 73) countries have reported 824,259 confirmed cases and 20,641 deaths.
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Webinar: Incremental Costs of Routine Immunization, Campaigns, and Outreach Services During COVID-19
Thursday, July 16, 2020 | 5:00 am ET
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Webinar: Developing Strategies for Effective and Efficient Immunization Against COVID-19
Friday, July 17, 2020 | 9:00 am ET
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Fifth Annual Health Financing Forum
July 7-23, 2020
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Health Systems Global Seeks Consultants
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