Spatial distribution and multilevel analysis of full vaccination coverage among children aged 12–23 months in Democratic Republic of Congo
Full vaccination coverage in DRC is low and unevenly distributed; with cold spots in Mongala, part of Bas Uele and Tshuapa regions. Hence, targeted interventions focusing on identified cold spot areas, improving maternal education, expanding healthcare access, and promoting antenatal care and institutional delivery are essential to increase vaccine coverage.
Authors
- Abebew Aklog Asmare (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9253-7099)
- Denekew Bitew Belay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8740-0503)
- Nigussie Adam Birhan
- Gedif Mulat Alemayehu
- Zelalem Meraf Wolde
- Kefale Tilahun Getahun
Institutions
- Jigjiga University (ET)
- Injibara University (ET)
- Bahir Dar University (ET)
- University of Pretoria (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Global Epidemiology
- Published
- 2026-03-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gloepi.2026.100256
- Primary Topic
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00