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 September 1, 2024 Research & Evidence

Early Warning Systems: Rapid Assessments from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mali, Niger, and South Sudan

Early Warning Systems are vital components of disaster risk management and the resilience of health systems, providing local stakeholders—governments, service providers, and communities—with the necessary information and time to prepare for and respond quickly to disasters and other hazardous events. As part of its efforts to build health resilience, MOMENTUM Integrated Health Resilience conducted a rapid assessment of existing early warning systems (EWS) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Mali, Niger and South Sudan. The assessment evaluated current EWS capabilities and provided recommendations for strengthening these systems to improve MNCH/FP/RH outcomes.

Publication Date September 1, 2024 Program & Technical Resources

Enhancing Quality of Care and Client Experience Through Client Feedback

The client feedback mechanism is a novel approach used by MOMENTUM Private Healthcare Delivery Nepal to help private providers enhance quality of care and client-centered services. The brief describes the client feedback mechanism and results of its use with private service delivery points in Karnali and Madhesh provinces of Nepal from 2021-2023.

Publication Date September 1, 2024 Research & Evidence

Baseline Recurrent Monitoring System for Health in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

This baseline report establishes a benchmark for follow-up rounds of a recurrent monitoring system (RMS) taking place in North Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). An RMS is a survey and analysis method that uses panel data from the same households over several timepoints to capture real-time or near real-time information on shocks, capacities, and health and well-being outcomes. This report covers an RMS that is a part of work done by MOMENTUM Integrated Health Resilience, which seeks to assess the impact of shocks on health and health resilience capacities, as measured by individual and household knowledge, skills, behaviors, assets, social capital, and coping strategies related to voluntary family planning and reproductive health; maternal, newborn, and child health; and nutrition.

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 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 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

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.