Publication Date June 1, 2024 Program & Technical Resources

USAID Immunization Partners’ Meeting — Implementing Partners’ Marketplace: Abstracts

From March 18–19, 2024, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) hosted an Immunization Partners’ Meeting convening USAID Missions, implementing partners including USAID MOMENTUM, and external stakeholders at a critical moment for the global immunization community. This booklet contains abstracts submitted by USAID implementing partners for an Innovation and Learning Marketplace that took place during the event. The purpose of this marketplace was to create space for USAID and implementing partners to deepen technical exchange on ongoing and emerging challenges in the immunization field and share innovative ideas, approaches to addressing these challenges and lessons learned.

Publication Date June 1, 2024 About MOMENTUM

COVID-19 Vaccination Program in Review: the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

As MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity’s COVID-19 vaccination program in DRC comes to an end, this report looks back on the successes, challenges, and lessons learned that the project had in strengthening the health system, reaching underserved and priority populations, and strengthening the health workforce. Download this report to learn more about the COVID-19 vaccination program in DRC, which was conducted from May 2021 to April 2024.

Publication Date June 1, 2024 Program & Technical Resources

Understanding the Dynamics Behind Cesarean Section Procedures in Private and Public Health Facilities

There is limited understanding about the dynamics of caesarean birth operations across public and private sector health facilities in low and middle-income countries. This report details the key findings and implications from a multi-country secondary analysis conducted by MOMENTUM and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, using Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) household data, and Service Provision Assessment (SPA) health facility data.

Publication Date June 1, 2024 Program & Technical Resources

Coordinating Hybrid and Virtual In-Service Trainings for Health Workers in Fragile Settings

Remote and blended or hybrid training models are relevant for projects working in fragile and conflict-affected contexts. These models offer logistical practicalities and minimize off-site training times for health workers. This brief reviews two models of contextually tailored trainings: one remote, and one hybrid/blended model. The aim is to provide useful information to support planning and implementation of trainings for health workers in resource-strained and complex settings such as South Sudan.

Publication Date June 1, 2024 Program & Technical Resources

Adaptive Learning to Advance Behavior Change to Increase Uptake of COVID-19 Vaccines in Serbia, North Macedonia, and Moldova

MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity provided technical assistance to Serbia, North Macedonia, and Moldova to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake among priority populations. The project used a behavioral integration approach to reach pregnant women and people 45+ with chronic diseases through workshops and educational sessions that embraced COVID-19 vaccination as part of a healthy lifestyle. Learn more about the innovative approach that is detailed in this poster.

Publication Date June 1, 2024 Program & Technical Resources

Localizing COVID-19 Vaccination: Empowering Community Partnerships in India

MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity in India engaged in innovative community partnerships to increase demand for and uptake of COVID-19 vaccination. Learn more about the robust approach to how MOMENTUM worked with the Government of India to drive demand through local empowerment.

Publication Date June 1, 2024 Program & Technical Resources

COVID-19 Vaccination Program in Review: Nigeria

As MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity’s COVID-19 vaccination program in Nigeria comes to an end, we look back on the successes, challenges, and lessons learned that the project had in reaching underserved and priority populations, strengthening health systems management, and improving the health workforce. Download this report to learn more about the COVID-19 vaccination program in Nigeria, which was conducted from June 2022 to March 2024.

Publication Date June 1, 2024 Program & Technical Resources

Landscape Assessment on the Adaptation of Community Models and Approaches for Improving COVID-19 Immunization Across Sub-Saharan Africa

MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity conducted multiple literature reviews to identify community models and strategies that could be adapted to improve COVID-19 immunization across Sub-Saharan Africa. The overall purpose of this landscape analysis was to consider the use and adaptation of community engagement approaches and lessons from various global maternal and child public health initiatives which show that community engagement facilitates the uptake of health services. Considerations for programs aimed at improving COVID-19 vaccination are gleaned from key findings from this landscape analysis. Key program considerations on “who,” “how,” and “which” structures to engage are summarized and delineated in the document.

Publication Date June 1, 2024 Webinars

Assessing and Improving the Quality of Health Care and Systems at the Healthcare Facility and Beyond: Experience from the WHO Western Pacific Region

In July 2023, MOMENTUM's ME/IL Working Group facilitated a conversation about the challenges and lessons learned from applying effective coverage to monitor quality service delivery and use data for service improvements. On June 5, 2024, the working group held a follow-on webinar where Dr. Shogo Kubota shared progress made on the World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific (WHO WPRO)’s approach and examples from countries in the region in assessing and improving quality of health care and systems while strengthening Health Information Systems for monitoring healthcare quality.

Publication Date June 1, 2024 Training & Guidance

Maternal Mental Health: A Toolkit for Engaging Faith Actors as Change Agents

The toolkit, created by MOMENTUM Country and Global Leadership, is designed to equip diverse faith actors with the information and tools needed to raise awareness, deconstruct myths, and address barriers that inhibit positive maternal mental health so that women, families, and communities can thrive. The document includes tools to help faith actors promote maternal wellness, contains essential information on maternal mental health to reduce misinformation, and shares faith-based guidance on how to support perinatal girls and women suffering from maternal mental health conditions.