Continuity of Services | Prevention of COVID-19 Transmission | ||
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Immunization “catch ups” after COVID-19 | IEC communication campaigns | Outreach services | |
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. |