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ArticleWestern Pacific surveillance and response journal : WPSAR

Use of a catch-up programme to improve routine immunization in 13 provinces of Papua New Guinea, 2020-2022.

Dessie Ayalew Mekonnen, Mathias Bauri, Martha Pogo, Mei Shang, Deborah Bettels, Shaikh Humayun Kabir, Waramin Edward, Bieb Sibauk, Milena Dalton, Geoff Miller and 4 more

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Dessie Ayalew MekonnenWorld Health Organization Representative Office for Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
Mathias BauriNational Department of Health, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
Martha PogoNational Department of Health, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
Mei ShangWorld Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland.
Deborah BettelsWorld Health Organization Representative Office for Afghanistan, Kabul, Afghanistan.
Shaikh Humayun KabirUnited Nations International Children's Emergency Fund, New York City, New York, United States of America.
Waramin EdwardNational Department of Health, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
Bieb SibaukNational Department of Health, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
Milena DaltonBurnet Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Geoff MillerPapua New Guinea-Australia Transition to Health, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Barton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
Ananda AmarasingheWorld Health Organization Representative Office for Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
Yoshihiro TakashimaWorld Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific, Manila, Philippines.
Dapeng LuoWorld Health Organization Representative Office for Afghanistan, Kabul, Afghanistan.
Sevil HuseynovaWorld Health Organization Representative Office for Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

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Abstract

Objective: Routine immunization coverage in Papua New Guinea has decreased in the past 5 years. This persistently low routine immunization coverage has resulted in low population immunity and frequent outbreaks of vaccine-preventable disease across the country. We describe the use of a catch-up programme to improve routine immunization during the coronavirus disease pandemic in Papua New Guinea during 2020-2022. Methods: In June 2020, 13 provinces of Papua New Guinea were selected to undergo a vaccination catch-up programme, with technical support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund. Twelve provinces received financial and logistic support through the Accelerated Immunization and Health Systems Strengthening programme, and one received support from WHO. All stakeholders were involved in planning and implementing the catch-up programme. Results: Between July 2020 and June 2022, about 340 health facilities conducted catch-up activities. The highest number of children aged under 1 year were vaccinated in 2022 ( Discussion: The catch-up programme was an instrumental tool to improve routine immunization coverage between 2020 and 2022 and during the pandemic in Papua New Guinea. With appropriate technical and logistic support, including financial and human resources, catch-up programmes can strengthen routine immunization coverage across the country.

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ImmunizationVaccinationChildHumansImmunization ProgramsMeasles VaccinePapua New GuineaVaccination CoverageVaccines, CombinedMeasles VaccineVaccines, Combined

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PMCPMC10789724

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