Governments in resource-poor settings have traditionally relied on external donor support for immunization. Under the Global Vaccine Action Plan,
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Our resource library is a searchable collection of documents, tools, and resources on achieving sustainable and equitable immunisation programmes. You can filter the resources by topic, type, or country.
Return on Investment from Childhood Immunization in Low- and Middle-income Countries, 2011-20
An analysis of return on investment can help policy makers support, optimize, and advocate for the expansion of immunization programs in the world’s poorest countries.
… Read MoreImmunization Toolkit: Resources for the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI)
The Immunization Toolkit functions as a small repository of PAHO/WHO guidelines, technical recommendations,
… Read MoreCosts and Financing of Routine Immunization: Approach and Selected Findings of a Multi-country Study (EPIC)
This study provides a wealth of high quality information on total and unit costs and financing for routine immunization, and demonstrates the value of in-depth facility approaches. The paper discusses the lessons learned from using a standardized approach, as well as proposes further areas of methodology development. The paper discusses how results can be used for resource mobilization and allocation, improved efficiency of services at the country level, and to inform policies at the global level.
Case Studies on Immunization Legislation
The Sabin Institute contributed to case studies on methods used by Finland, Latvia and the United Kingdom to strengthen immunization legislation.
… Read MoreCountry Laws and Regulations on Sustainable Immunization Financing
The Sabin Institute compiled laws from countries which are part of Sustainable Immunization Financing (SIF) program,
… Read MoreEstimated Economic Impact of Vaccinations in 73 Low- and Middle-income Countries, 2001-2020
Objective: To estimate the economic impact likely to be achieved by efforts to vaccinate against 10 vaccine-preventable diseases between 2001 and 2020 in 73 low- and middle-income countries largely supported by Gavi,
… Read MorePrinciples and Considerations for Adding a Vaccine to a National Immunization Programme
This resource document reviews considerations for planning and implementing the introduction of a vaccine into a national immunization program.
… Read MoreOvercoming Challenges to Sustainable Immunization Financing
Sixteen countries are currently scheduled to ‘graduate’ from GAVI assistance by 2018. Five of these countries were chosen for ‘transition planning’ support from GAVI and other partners in 2012.
… Read MoreGlobal Support for New Vaccine Implementation in Middle-income Countries
This report documents some of the activities already going on in a subset of MICs, including strengthening of national regulatory authorities and national immunization technical advisory groups, and development of comprehensive multi-year plans.