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ArticleBulletin of the World Health Organization2026

Identification of unvaccinated children, Madagascar.

Nadine Muller, Apollinaire F Mahafeno, Andrinirina C Rasolofondraibe, Gabrielle T Andriantiantsoa, Andry Ns Randrianirisoa, Elgiraud Ramarosaiky, Fanjatiana Rlr Rakotoarisoa, Fanilo N Valitera, Zavaniarivo Rampanjato, Miora M Andriamanjay and 6 more

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Article in Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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16 authors.

Nadine MullerDepartment of Infectious Diseases and Critical Care Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117Berlin, Germany.
Apollinaire F MahafenoDoctors for Madagascar, Antananarivo, Madagascar.
Andrinirina C RasolofondraibeDoctors for Madagascar, Antananarivo, Madagascar.
Gabrielle T AndriantiantsoaDoctors for Madagascar, Antananarivo, Madagascar.
Andry Ns RandrianirisoaDoctors for Madagascar, Antananarivo, Madagascar.
Elgiraud RamarosaikyDoctors for Madagascar, Antananarivo, Madagascar.
Fanjatiana Rlr RakotoarisoaDoctors for Madagascar, Antananarivo, Madagascar.
Fanilo N ValiteraDoctors for Madagascar, Antananarivo, Madagascar.
Zavaniarivo RampanjatoDoctors for Madagascar, Antananarivo, Madagascar.
Miora M AndriamanjaymTOMADY, Antananarivo, Madagascar.
Elsa N RajemisonmTOMADY, Antananarivo, Madagascar.
Riana S RamanantsoaDoctors for Madagascar, Antananarivo, Madagascar.
Julius V EmmrichCenter for Global Health, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
Lara M PressDepartment of Infectious Diseases and Critical Care Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117Berlin, Germany.
Christian H RavelomahafalyDoctors for Madagascar, Antananarivo, Madagascar.
Maurin MananatitraDoctors for Madagascar, Antananarivo, Madagascar.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Problem: Madagascar has a high number of unvaccinated (zero-dose) children. In 2023, an estimated 74% received any dose of the diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTP) vaccine. In southern Madagascar, service gaps, poverty, drought and limited access leave many children unreached by routine immunization. Approach: Within the Local setting: The southern regions of Atsimo Andrefana, Androy and Anosy have about 3.7 million inhabitants, most in remote areas. Health indicators lag behind national averages. Volunteer CHWs lack training, supervision and financial protection, resulting in incomplete population data and weak microplanning. Relevant changes: Among the Lessons learnt: Locally led partnerships and CHW engagement, supported by simple digital tools and transparent financial mechanisms, produced actionable data on zero-dose children. Prior agreement on zero-dose case definitions ensures compatibility with national reporting.

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Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis VaccineUnvaccinated PersonsVaccinationChild, PreschoolCommunity Health WorkersHumansImmunization ProgramsInfantMadagascarDiphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine

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PMCPMC13404387

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