Publication Date October 1, 2024 Webinars

Turning Data and Data Systems into Action: Reaching and Monitoring Zero-Dose Children in Nigeria

On September 24, 2024, MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity project, in collaboration with the Zero-Dose Learning Hub, hosted a webinar discussing how data and digital tools can be used to reach and monitor zero-dose and under-immunized children. This webinar provided valuable insights into how data-driven approaches and systems can enhance the effectiveness of immunization programs, ultimately helping reach the most vulnerable populations.

Publication Date October 1, 2024 Research & Evidence

Using Behavior Integration to Identify Barriers and Motivators for COVID-19 Vaccination and Build a Vaccine Demand and Confidence Strategy in Southeastern Europe

This article was published on October 2, 2024 in the Journal Vaccines. This study used the Behavior Integration (BI) framework to identify barriers and motivators for COVID-19 vaccination in Moldova, North Macedonia, and Serbia, focusing on vaccine demand and confidence. Through qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys, the study found that vaccine safety concerns, logistical challenges, and institutional distrust were key barriers, while personal health concerns and recommendations from healthcare providers acted as motivators. Tailored strategies, such as medical provider training and patient workshops, were implemented to increase vaccine uptake, with positive results in knowledge and vaccination rates.

Publication Date October 1, 2024 Webinars

Harnessing Innovation: How MAKLab is Accelerating Progress for Health Services

On September 25, 2024, MOMENTUM held a webinar on the project's innovation lab, a unique mechanism designed to identify and spread promising solutions to complex challenges that enhance and sustain access to quality, equitable health services across the globe. Led by MOMENTUM Knowledge Accelerator, the Measurement, Adaptive Learning, and Knowledge Management Lab (MAKLab) offers specialized on-demand, technical support to the MOMENTUM suite of awards. This webinar highlighted three product solutions that have emerged from MAKLab: 1) Documenting Adaptive Learning Toolkit, 2) Factors Associated with Uptake and Use of Immunization Toolkits and Guidance, and 3) Adapting Training Materials for Blended Learning brief.

Publication Date September 1, 2024 Research & Evidence

Opportunities to Strengthen the Implementation and Institutionalization of Microplanning for Routine Immunization in Low- and Middle-income Countries

This mixed methods landscape analysis by the MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity project reviewed the evidence on microplanning, with a focus on the drivers of implementation and institutionalization of it in routine immunization programs. The project also sought to understand whether adaptations to microplanning, including digital and for integrated health services, helped overcome any of the known challenges. The primary objective of this analysis was to identify, synthesize, and disseminate evidence related to the drivers of implementing and institutionalizing microplanning in routine immunization programs.

Publication Date August 1, 2024 Research & Evidence

Accelerating Adaptive Learning: Resources, Tools, and Insights from MOMENTUM

This brief, a MOMENTUM learning agenda product, explores adaptive learning efforts within the MOMENTUM awards. It aims to take a closer look at adaptive learning practices and knowledge gained in the first few years of project implementation, to share high-level learnings to improve future work.

Publication Date August 1, 2024 Program & Technical Resources

COVID-19 Vaccination Program in Review: Serbia

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

Publication Date August 1, 2024 Program & Technical Resources

Strengthening Health Systems: Highlights from India’s COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts

From August 2021 to December 2024 the Government of India and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare partnered with USAID MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity to develop a holistic approach to increase the uptake and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines among marginalized and hard-to-reach populations across 18 states and union territories in India.

Publication Date August 1, 2024 Program & Technical Resources

USAID Immunization Partners’ Meeting Report

In alignment with the Immunization Agenda 2030, USAID remains committed to advancing equitable immunization to save lives and protect children and communities from outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases through a variety of approaches and projects. In March 2024, USAID held a meeting that convened USAID Missions, implementing partners, and external stakeholders in Washington, D.C., to harness the power of collective thinking in overcoming vaccination barriers at a critical moment for the global immunization community. Participants shared best practices and lessons learned from immunization programming successes, innovations, and challenges. This report summarizes meeting’s goals, sessions, and findings. The report also highlights what pivots are needed in the future for stronger, more resilient immunization programs.

Publication Date August 1, 2024 Webinars

Strengthening Analysis and Use of Routine Facility Data for Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health Webinar Series

Routine health facility data helps decision-makers better understand facilities’ service readiness, utilization, and quality, enabling evidence-based policy and resource decisions. MOMENTUM’s “Strengthening Analysis and Use of Routine Facility Data for Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health” webinar series is a “training of trainers” for monitoring, evaluation, and learning professionals working with MOMENTUM, USAID, and other partners.

Publication Date June 1, 2024 Program & Technical Resources

Understanding the Cold Chain Maintenance System in Niger

MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity conducted a human-centered design study in Niger to delve into challenges within Niger’s cold chain maintenance system, considering the perspectives of various stakeholders. This comprehensive report details the approach and results from co-creation activities. The results uncovered ways to improve the system by maximizing stakeholder strengths and fine-tuning procedures and guidance for cold chain operations.