Publication Date June 1, 2024 Research & Evidence

Introduction of Balanced Energy Protein (BEP) Supplementation Through Routine Antenatal Care

In this landscape analysis, MOMENTUM Country and Global Leadership provides an in-depth understanding of barriers, enabling factors and challenges in the implementation of balanced energy protein (BEP) supplementation through routine antenatal care (ANC). These products compile evidence from 6 countries—Colombia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique and Nepal—to generate program recommendations to guide country programs.

Publication Date June 1, 2024 Program & Technical Resources

COVID-19 Vaccination Program in Review: Europe & Eurasia

As MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity’s COVID-19 vaccination program in Europe & Eurasia 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 the health system, and communicating in crisis. Download this report to learn more about the COVID-19 vaccination program in Europe & Eurasia which was conducted from May 2022 to April 2024.

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 About MOMENTUM

Théorie du changement de MOMENTUM: fiche d’information

La théorie du changement de MOMENTUM décrit comment les différentes actions et interventions des six projets MOMENTUM sont censées contribuer à l'objectif global de MOMENTUM et à ses résultats intermédiaires. Cette fiche d'information donnent un aperçu de la théorie du changement et de la manière dont elle soutient la conception, la mise en œuvre et l'apprentissage des six projets MOMENTUM.

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.