Table 8 Factors related to continuing services versus preventing COVID-19 in immunization policy guidance

Kenya Community Health Services

VHWs to refer children who have not received scheduled vaccines to a health facility

Not mentioned

Immunization outreach services are suspended; immunization will be offered in health facilities only

Mozambique EPI Circular

Restructuring facility-based vaccination services to minimize opportunities for transmission. Integration of vaccinations into well-child visits to reduce missed opportunities.

Community radio shows will be used to share information on continuing need for child immunization and new health system approach to provision of the EPI program.

Immunization outreach suspended (mobile brigades, community campaigns); immunization services will be offered in health facilities only

Uganda Continuity of Essential Health Services

No change in the schedule of immunizations. Monitoring and contact tracing of children who miss vaccinations.

“Mop-up” vaccination campaigns recommended post-COVID-19.

Radio and social media platforms to disseminate information about health service delivery

Mass vaccination campaigns are suspended

Zimbabwe RMNCAH-N Guidelines

Catch-up vaccination planned for children who missed vaccinations during lockdown period

Mass media programs to promote safety of vaccinations

Outreach efforts to continue, using guidance on the safe provision of services. Community campaigns may continue with smaller but more frequent sessions outdoors with high-risk populations.