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COVID-19 Vaccination in the CDI
Leveraging Data to Improve COVID-19 Vaccination Rates in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Côte d'Ivoire
It’s no exaggeration to say that quality data is intrinsic to VillageReach’s core values of excellence and innovation. It allows us to actualize those values by enabling everyone, from patients to policy makers, to make informed decisions that improve health outcomes. That is why...
The Vaccinodromes of Kinshasa and Abidjan
In December 2021, VillageReach began working with governments to launch vaccinodromes in the DRC and Côte d’Ivoire. The following videos document the development of these sites and the impact that they are having in bringing COVID-19 vaccines closer to communities and ensuring equitable access...
Six logistical considerations for your COVID-19 vaccination site
In December 2021, VillageReach launched two COVID-19 specific vaccination sites – also known as “vaccinodromes” in Francophone countries – that are geared towards increasing vaccine uptake in Côte d’Ivoire and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) . When planning for the sites, there were...
Background
In Côte d’Ivoire, VillageReach partnered with the Ministry of Health to increase low COVID-19 vaccination rates.
We established the first COVID-19 vaccinodrome in Yopougon, an urban area in the city of Abidjan. We opened the site in December 2021 with the ability to vaccinate up to 1,000 people a day.
Through our outreach-focused approach, we increased vaccine convenience and used community mobilization to build vaccine demand.
Children playing outside of houses in Malawi. (Photo Credit: Jodi-Ann Burey)
How It Works
- Vaccine Operations and Systems Readiness: Established a high volume vaccination site in Abidjan.
- Demand Generation and Management: Implementing systematic approach for social listening by establishing HealthAlert/VaccineCheck and using this platform to disseminate accurate info about COVID-19 vaccine through FAQs.
Resources
COVID-19 vaccinodromes: Increasing COVID-19 vaccination in Côte d’Ivoire and Democratic Republic of Congo
Fixed Vaccination Site and Mobile Advance Strategy Team Implementation Guide
Case Study: Demand Generation at COVID-19 Vaccination Sites in CI and DRC
Program Impact
Through VillageReach’s coordinated, multimodal strategy, daily vaccinations increased from 400 to 800 in four months, and from December 2021 to October 2022:
- 87,108 COVID-19 vaccines were administered in Côte d’Ivoire at the vaccinodrome.
- Around 95% of COVID-19 vaccinations occurred during outreach sessions.
Partners
Government
- The CDI Ministry of Health
Donors
- GAVI
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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
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