First Field Test of the Novel Integration Mapping Tool for COVID-19 Vaccination Integration into National Immunization Programs and Primary Healthcare-A Case Study from Côte d'Ivoire

With the containment of the COVID-19 pandemic in Côte d'Ivoire, efforts were made to seamlessly integrate COVID-19 vaccination into the national immunization program. A collaborative initiative involving UNICEF, WHO, GAVI, and partner organizations resulted in the creation of the COVID-19 Vacci...

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Published in:	Vaccines (Basel) Vol. 11; no. 12; p. 1842
Main Authors:	Amani, Adidja, Daniel, Ekra Kouadio, Gbotto, Brou, Yao, Kossia, Nicaise, Aka Lépri, Kouakou, Epa, Kabran, Kouadio Sie, Gahongano, Gervais, Gadiry Fadiga, Abdoul, Aziz Gbaya, Abdou, Efe-Aluta, Oniovo, Mboussou, Franck, Mirza, Imran, Schreiber, Benjamin
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Switzerland MDPI AG 01-12-2023 MDPI
Subjects:	Case studies Collaboration Community involvement Community participation Cooperation COVID-19 COVID-19 vaccination COVID-19 vaccines Côte d’Ivoire Data analysis Data management Decision making Feedback Field study field testing Field tests Health care Immunization Information systems Integration integration mapping tool Leadership Mapping Medical personnel Methods Pandemics Payment systems Primary care Primary health care primary healthcare Resource allocation Risk groups routine immunization Strategic planning Strategy Target recognition Vaccines Workshops Côte d'Ivoire primary healthcare COVID-19 vaccination field testing routine immunization integration mapping tool Côte d’Ivoire
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Summary:	With the containment of the COVID-19 pandemic in Côte d'Ivoire, efforts were made to seamlessly integrate COVID-19 vaccination into the national immunization program. A collaborative initiative involving UNICEF, WHO, GAVI, and partner organizations resulted in the creation of the COVID-19 Vaccine Integration Mapping Tool. This paper presents a case study documenting the field testing of the integration mapping tool and assessing the integration of COVID-19 vaccination within primary healthcare and routine immunization in Côte d'Ivoire. The study aims to describe the pilot process, gather feedback on tool usefulness and challenges, and establish integration priorities through roadmap development. Under the guidance of the Ministry of Health and Universal Coverage Cabinet, a workshop was conducted with participants from major health programs to field test the tool. Data analysis was performed using Excel, and the results were presented through tables, heat maps, and line graphs. The first-of-its-kind field test of the integration mapping tool in Côte d'Ivoire showcased its potential to bring key partners together to discuss the current state of integration, improve transparency about resource allocation, and enhance data management for the incorporation of COVID-19 vaccination into existing immunization systems. The integration of COVID-19 vaccines in Côte d'Ivoire showed a moderate level of progress, with improvement needed in resource allocation, payment systems, targeting of highest-risk groups and vaccine administration. Support should be increased for target population identification, distribution points, quality of care mechanisms, and health personnel training. Health information systems and access to essential medicines were relatively satisfactory. Integration into existing programs, intersectoral collaboration, national health strategy, communication strategy, community participation, and data utilization require improvement. The post-workshop satisfaction survey gave the tool a score of 7 out of 10. Early lessons from Côte d'Ivoire provide guidance on enhancing integration, focusing on data-driven decision-making, collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and effective leadership. The field test of the integration mapping tool (IMT) in Côte d'Ivoire is groundbreaking as it exemplifies the transformative potential of innovative tools in immunization practices. Application of the IMT sets a precedent for seamless COVID-19 vaccination integration worldwide, emphasizing data-driven decision-making, collaboration, timing, and leadership. The success of the pilot exercise in Côte d'Ivoire was attributed to political commitment, well-facilitated workshops, assessments, and the fact that the team in the country had previously developed an initial integration plan.
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ISSN:	2076-393X 2076-393X
DOI:	10.3390/vaccines11121842