Burden of vaccine-preventable diseases, trends in vaccine coverage and current challenges in the implementation of the expanded program on immunization: A situation analysis of Cameroon

Ngwa, Che Henry; Doungtsop, Brigitte Carole Keumatio; Bihnwi, Rengerline; Ngo, Ngo Valery; Yang, Niendum Mediatrice

doi:10.1080/21645515.2021.1939620

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“…Vaccines provide a safe and cost-effective solution to vaccine-preventable infectious diseases. However, vaccine-preventable infectious diseases still pose a serious public health threat, especially in the world's poor regions [1] . In sub-Saharan Africa, this burden is further aggravated by the occurrence of concurrent epidemics such as COVID-19, Ebola virus disease, monkeypox, and measles overstretching the already weak public health system [2] .…”

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Trends of measles in Tanzania: A 5-year review of case-based surveillance data, 2018-2022

Michael,

Mirambo,

Misinzo

et al. 2024

International Journal of Infectious Diseases

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Trends of measles in Tanzania: A 5-year review of case-based surveillance data, 2018-2022

Michael,

Mirambo,

Misinzo

et al. 2024

International Journal of Infectious Diseases

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“…Vaccination is a highly cost-effective measure against vaccine preventable diseases (VPD). It has contributed significantly to global health improvements [1]. Vaccines have played a pivotal role in eradicating and controlling life-threatening diseases worldwide [2,3].…”

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Factors that influence the availability of childhood vaccine in healthcare facilities at Tana River County, Kenya

Mkamba,

Rutungwa,

Karimi

et al. 2023

J of Pharm Policy and Pract

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Background Routine vaccine is a cost-effective health intervention against vaccine preventable diseases (VPD). Tremendous gains have been realized since the introduction of vaccines. Despite the gains, access to the lifesaving commodity has remained a major obstacle globally. Various factors have been associated with vaccine stock-out. This research assessed the factors that influence the availability of vaccines in healthcare facilities at Tana River County in Kenya. Methods Cross-sectional design was adopted. Census sampling technique was used where all 61 immunizing healthcare facilities were included. The study was carried out in Tana River County which is located in the coastal part of Kenya. A structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. The researchers requested for authorization from relevant bodies and consent from participants. Data were collected, cleaned and recorded in Microsoft excel. STATA version 14 was used to analyze data. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used in the analysis at 0.05 level of significance. Results The study revealed that 62.71% of the facilities experienced routine vaccine stock-out. There was statistically significant association between availability of vaccines and work experience (p = 0.001), training on immunization services (p = 0.027), catchment area map with target population displayed in the facility (p = 0.049), and use of target population method in vaccine forecasting (p = 0.004). The independent predictor of vaccine availability was work experience (p = 0.025). Conclusion There was inadequate vaccine forecasting, vaccine stock management practices and accountability. Work experience was the main factor that affected their availability in the health facilities.

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Advancing vaccine research in Africa: A comprehensive analysis of vaccine clinical trials landscape

Mathebula,

Malinga,

Iwu-Jaja

et al. 2025

Contemporary Clinical Trials

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Burden of vaccine-preventable diseases, trends in vaccine coverage and current challenges in the implementation of the expanded program on immunization: A situation analysis of Cameroon

Abstract: Yang (2021): Burden of vaccine-preventable diseases, trends in vaccine coverage and current challenges in the implementation of the expanded program on immunization: A situation analysis of Cameroon, Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics,

Cited by 6 publications

References 57 publications

Trends of measles in Tanzania: A 5-year review of case-based surveillance data, 2018-2022

Trends of measles in Tanzania: A 5-year review of case-based surveillance data, 2018-2022

Factors that influence the availability of childhood vaccine in healthcare facilities at Tana River County, Kenya

Advancing vaccine research in Africa: A comprehensive analysis of vaccine clinical trials landscape

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