Catching up missed children and reducing missed opportunities for vaccination in Tanzania: insights from a qualitative analysis paired with an EPI review
integration of catch-up strategies into routine immunization activities and the proactive approach of the Tanzanian government were key success factors. Structured policy dissemination, robust data management systems, and capacity-building programmes are crucial for demonstrating results, sustaining and expanding immunization efforts.
Authors
- Ariel Higgins‐Steele
- Reggis Katsande
- Samuel Bawa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8758-7323)
- Sarah Wanyoike (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7963-198X)
- Angela Omondi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0070-9629)
- Delphinus Mujuni
- William Mwengee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7849-5985)
Institutions
- World Health Organization (CH)
- World Health Organization - Zimbabwe (ZW)
- Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (TZ)
- World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (CG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pan African Medical Journal
- Published
- 2025-12-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2025.52.141.49151
- Primary Topic
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00