Improving equity in urban immunisation in low- and middle-income countries: A qualitative document review

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Discovering common challenges and lessons learned for achieving equitable vaccine coverage in urban areas.

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Country immunisation stakeholders can learn about strategies and interventions to address common challenges and improve equitable vaccine coverage in urban areas.

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As the world continues to urbanize, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, understanding the barriers and effective interventions to improve urban immunisation equity is critical to achieving both Immunization Agenda 2030 targets and the Sustainable Development Goals. This research article identified common challenges to achieving equitable coverage in urban areas and mapped proposed interventions.

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