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 Research & Evidence

COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Acceptance Study in Madagascar

This report by MOMENTUM Country and Global Leadership has information from key informant interviews in Madagascar at all levels of the system, including health leaders, civil society organizations, religious leaders, mayors and clients from vulnerable communities. The findings from the study will be useful for the Madagascar immunization program team and other immunization professionals concerned with COVID-19 vaccination implementation to understand the drivers of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and the solutions they can deploy to address it.

Publication Date August 1, 2024 Research & Evidence

The Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus and Applications to Family Planning, Reproductive Health, and Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Interventions in Fragile Settings: A Case Study from Mali

Numerous approaches have been developed to define the humanitarian-development nexus and more broadly, the humanitarian-development-peace nexus. This report examines the humanitarian-development nexus and its application to health interventions in Mali, specifically family planning, reproductive health, and maternal, newborn, and child health (FP/RH/MNCH), concluding with recommendations for stakeholders related to health services, institutional architecture, leadership, financing, coordination, and localization.

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 July 1, 2024 Webinars

Navigating Crises in the Humanitarian Development Peace Nexus

On June 25th, 2024, MOMENTUM Integrated Health Resilience hosted a webinar that explored efforts to improve access to and availability of quality, respectful, and person-centered MNCH/FP/RH care in fragile and conflict-affected settings. The webinar examined three country case studies (Niger, South Sudan, and Sudan), showcasing how each country program has adapted, survived, and even thrived when crises arose.

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.

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.