A Four Years Longitudinal Study of Childhood Vaccination Trends and Supply Chain Resilience in Tanzania amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Raphael Zozimus Sangeda,
Daniel James,
Harrison Mariki
et al.
Abstract:Background
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted healthcare systems at all levels globally, notably affecting routine healthcare services such as childhood immunisations. This study delves into the impact of these disruptions on routine childhood vaccination programs in Tanzania.
Methodology
We conducted a longitudinal study over four years in five Tanzanian regions: Mwanza, Dar es Salaam, Mtwara, Arusha, and Dodoma. The study analysed trends in the usage of six key vaccines: Bacille Calmette-Guéri… Show more
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