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Modernizing Vaccination Data System: Design, Development, and Deployment of a Digital Vaccination Registry in Liberia, 2023-2025.

Olorunsogo Bidemi Adeoye, Dieula Delissaint Tchoualeu, Patrick K Konwloh, Halima Abdu, Calvin Coleman, Abizeyimana Aime Theophile, Anthony Lucene Fortune, Yuah Nemah, Carl Kinkade, Oluwasegun Joel Adegoke and 3 more

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Olorunsogo Bidemi AdeoyeDivision of Global Health Protection, United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30329, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-9239-4515
Dieula Delissaint TchoualeuDivision of Global Health Protection, United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30329, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-0553-3685
Patrick K KonwlohMinistry of Health, Republic of Liberia Congo Town, Tubman Blvd, Monrovia 1000, Liberia.
Halima AbduUnited Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Liberia Country Office, 4th Floor, One UN House, Pan African Plaza, 1st Street, Sinkor, Monrovia 1000, Liberia.
Calvin ColemanMinistry of Health, Republic of Liberia Congo Town, Tubman Blvd, Monrovia 1000, Liberia.
Abizeyimana Aime TheophileUnited Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Liberia Country Office, 4th Floor, One UN House, Pan African Plaza, 1st Street, Sinkor, Monrovia 1000, Liberia.
Anthony Lucene FortuneMinistry of Health, Republic of Liberia Congo Town, Tubman Blvd, Monrovia 1000, Liberia.
Yuah NemahMinistry of Health, Republic of Liberia Congo Town, Tubman Blvd, Monrovia 1000, Liberia.
Carl KinkadeDivision of Global Health Protection, United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30329, USA.
Oluwasegun Joel AdegokeGlobal Immunization Division, United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30329, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-0373-3985
Eugene LamGlobal Immunization Division, United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30329, USA.
Denise GilesDivision of Global Health Protection, United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30329, USA.
Rachel T IdowuDivision of Global Health Protection, United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30329, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-7681-3687

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundLiberia modernized vaccination data systems in 2023-2025 by piloting a District Health Information System (DHIS2)-based Digital Vaccination Registry (Electronic Immunization Registry, EIR) to address the limitations of paper-based workflows and of a proprietary COVID-19 electronic platform (offline gaps, lack of unique identifiers, performance issues and cost).

objectiveTo assess a pilot platform by evaluating training, registry use and device management, utility for routine immunization, vaccine logistics and Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) data, and routine immunization data quality in the DHIS2 mobile application compared with paper registers.

methodsUsing the Public Health Informatics Institute's Collaborative Requirements Development Methodology, stakeholders defined requirements, trained users and implemented a pilot. Mixed methods were used; a mini data audit was performed, and qualitative data were collected across 19 facilities in Montserrado, Gbarpolu and Grand Bassa. Seventy-eight health workers were trained to use the DHIS2 mobile application.

resultsThe future state design replaces paper aggregation steps with real-time mobile entry to a national registry and dashboard. Dual entry persisted during high-volume periods. The mini data audit found discrepancies between facility paper registers and DHIS2-EIR entries for child enrollment data and, Bacillus Calmette Guérin and Diphtheria-Pertussis-Tetanus dose administration records Participants attributed these discrepancies to internet and device problems and challenges navigating the system. Participants requested a training manual, improved connectivity at point of service, integration with supportive supervision, additional staff and system features (field to record hospital number, automated next visit date, and vaccination status prompts).

conclusionsLessons from the pilot will inform country-wide implementation, including planned linkage with electronic birth and death registration to enable a unique child identifier and reduce manual errors and delays.

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collaborative requirements development methodologydigital healthDistrict Health Information System (DHIS2)electronic immunization registryLiberiaroutine immunization

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PMCPMC13119557

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