Maya Rivera

PATH's Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation funded Introducing Digital Immunization information systems: Exchange and Learning from Vietnam (IDEAL-Vietnam) project is very excited to announce the release of their second case study: 

The Design, Development, and Deployment of an Electronic Immunization Registry in Vietnam: Reflections, guidance and global similarities 

Designing, developing, and deploying an electronic immunization information system can help to increase vaccination coverage, reduce burden on health care workers, and improve health outcomes. The process of introducing an electronic immunization registry (EIR) depends on a country’s specific context (technology, government, population); however, there are also similar trends shared by implementers of EIRs worldwide. This case study presents the Vietnam experience during the design, development and deployment of an EIR project along with key findings from guidance documents worldwide. The hope is that lessons learned from each stage presented in this case study will also help global audiences currently in any stage of an EIR project.

You can find regularly updated project documents and further information about this project on our homepage https://www.technet-21.org/en/topics/ideal

The Introducing Digital Immunization information systems - Exchange And Learning from Vietnam (IDEAL-Vietnam) is a PATH project funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation which has been working closely with Vietnam’s Ministry of Health in facilitating a successful transition from paper records to a completely paperless immunization record system. IDEAL Vietnam has been documenting the successes scored, challenges encountered and sharing evidence-based and data-driven learning and experience from Vietnam to inform, influence, and accelerate the successful implementation of similar tools in other countries and contexts. In this panel discussion the panelists will discuss lessons learned from Vietnam in the deployment of an electronic immunization registry (EIR) from design and development right through to national scale-up. The panelists will share the key drivers and barriers to successful deployment of EIRs while underscoring the importance of government commitment and stakeholder partnerships.
For more information on the IDEAL-Vietnam review please visit: https://www.technet-21.org/en/topics/ideal
This webinar panel discussion will be of interest to Data Management Specialists, EPI Managers, Health Management Information System (HMIS) Specialists, and other health care specialists committed to improving data collection, quality and use across health systems.

PANELISTS
- Dr. Dang Thi Thanh Huyen- Vice Head, National Expanded Program on Immunization (NEPI)/ National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Vietnam
- Dr. Nguyen Tuyet Nga- Vietnam Country Director, PATH, Vietnam
- Mr. Dao Dinh Sang- Program Officer, PATH, Vietnam
- Ms. Maya Rivera- Communications Officer, PATH, Vietnam

 The webinar will take place: Tuesday May 5th, 6 PM Pacific Standard Time

Please register here: https://who.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n3W17KVyS-uohBf3YXA5Iw

The Introducing Digital Immunization information systems - Exchange And Learning from Vietnam (IDEAL-Vietnam) is a PATH project funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation which has been working closely with Vietnam’s Ministry of Health in facilitating a successful transition from paper records to a completely paperless immunization record system. IDEAL Vietnam has been documenting the successes scored, challenges encountered and sharing evidence-based and data-driven learning and experience from Vietnam to inform, influence, and accelerate the successful implementation of similar tools in other countries and contexts. In this panel discussion the panelists will discuss lessons learned from Vietnam in the deployment of an electronic immunization registry (EIR) from design and development right through to national scale-up. The panelists will share the key drivers and barriers to successful deployment of EIRs while underscoring the importance of government commitment and stakeholder partnerships.
For more information on the IDEAL-Vietnam review please visit: https://www.technet-21.org/en/topics/ideal
This webinar panel discussion will be of interest to Data Management Specialists, EPI Managers, Health Management Information System (HMIS) Specialists, and other health care specialists committed to improving data collection, quality and use across health systems.

PANELISTS
- Dr. Dang Thi Thanh Huyen- Vice Head, National Expanded Program on Immunization (NEPI)/ National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Vietnam
- Dr. Nguyen Tuyet Nga- Vietnam Country Director, PATH, Vietnam
- Mr. Dao Dinh Sang- Program Officer, PATH, Vietnam
- Ms. Maya Rivera- Communications Officer, PATH, Vietnam

 The webinar will take place: Tuesday May 5th, 6 PM Pacific Standard Time

Please register here: https://who.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n3W17KVyS-uohBf3YXA5Iw

PATH's Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation funded Introducing Digital Immunization information systems: Exchange and Learning from Vietnam (IDEAL-Vietnam) project is very excited to announce the release of their second case study: 

VIETNAM’S SCALE-UP FROM A DISTRICT-LEVEL PILOT
TO A NATIONAL-SCALE ELECTRONIC IMMUNIZATION REGISTRY (EIR)

This case study deep dives into lessons learned from Vietnam of a successful scale-up of an electronic immunization registry (EIR) from pilot to nationwide application. Successful scale-up is not an easy feat, and the process of moving from small- to large-scale operations in Vietnam was due in part to from-the-start planning, key partnerships, government commitment, and sustained collaboration. The webinar will highlight key facilitators and barriers, and focus on important partnerships that catalyzed the success of the scale-up process. 

You can find regularly updated project documents and further information about this project on our homepage (https://www.technet-21.org/en/topics/ideal).

Please do not hesitate to reach out to [email protected] for questions or comments on this case study or the IDEAL-VN project. 

Please join the PATH Introducing Digital Immunization information systems: Exchange and Learning from Vietnam (IDEAL-Vietnam) project for a webinar on scaling-up electronic immunization information systems. The webinar will take place on Thursday, February 27th at 1pm CET.

During the webinar the presenters will discuss lessons learned from Vietnam of a successful scale-up of an electronic immunization registry (EIR) from pilot to nationwide application. Successful scale-up is not an easy feat, and the process of moving from small- to large-scale operations in Vietnam was due in part to from-the-start planning, key partnerships, government commitment, and sustained collaboration.

The webinar will highlight key facilitators and barriers, and focus on important partnerships that catalyzed the success of the scale-up process. Government commitment was quintessential to the accomplishments in Vietnam, therefore it is with great excitement that the presenters for this webinar will be:

- Dr. Huyen Dang, Vietnam National Expanded Program on Immunization (NEPI)

- Dr. Nga Nguyen Tuyet, Vietnam Country Director

- Sang Dao Dinh, Vietnam Project Officer.

The format of the webinar will include an informational presentation, an interview with key NEPI and PATH staff members, and followed by a Q&A session. This webinar will present the findings discussed in the IDEAL-Vietnam project’s lessons learned case study that will also be released in February. You can find regularly updated project documents and information on our homepage (https://www.technet-21.org/en/topics/ideal).

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The PATH, Introducing Digital immunization information systems- Exchange and Learning (IDEAL) project, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is excited to release the first lessons learned on transitioning from a paper-based immunization registry to an entirely digital system.

The case study reflects necessary partnerships in the development and scale-up of current electronic immunization registry (EIR) in Vietnam, the National Immunization Information System (NIIS). The study describes the benefits and challenges of partnerships between the Ministry of Health, PATH and Mobile Network Operator (Viettel). Both local governments, partnering NGOs and Mobile Network Operators play a vital role in the application of a software-based immunization registry, but as Vietnam’s story demonstrates there is both critical advanced planning and necessary steps to ensure these partnerships are as strong and sustainable as possible, maximizing both resources and time to increase health benefits. The study discusses the development of partnerships that enabled the successful scale-up of Vietnam’s NIIS from a pilot project to a nation-wide application. The World Health Organizations, “A practical guide for engaging with mobile network operators in Health for reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health” was used as a comparative guide in the case study, to relate Vietnam’s experience to existing EIR global resources.

The case study highlights the benefits of key partnerships in EIR implementation and drivers for cultivating partnerships from both MNO and MOH perspectives. The report also demonstrates the hurdles that Vietnam experienced, demonstrating when possible, how Vietnam was able to overcome the challenges as the country continues to transition to an entirely digital immunization registry.

The first lesson learned case study also serves as a gateway to introduce IDEAL’s new homepage on TechNet-21, where you can find all IDEAL- project reports, announcements and materials in English and Vietnamese.

Over the course of the next two years IDEAL-project will explore more lessons learned from Vietnam in the process of moving to completely digital, each zoning-in on an important aspect of the electronic immunization registry process.

IDEAL-Vietnam project would like your feedback on the first case study and first topic of our lessons learned library, “Partnering with Mobile Network Operators”:

1.) What has been some of your countries/organization’s key challenges in the identification, formation, or maintenance of a partnership with a MNO?

2.) What lessons learned or take-away message did you find most valuable for our case study?

3.) What are some lessons learned or take-away messages you think are important to share from your country/organizations experience/partnerships?

4.) What are some other global guidance documents your country/organization have used to determine best practice for forming necessary partnerships for the EIR application?

5.) What aspects from the Vietnam perspective can your own country/organization relate to in regard to the partnerships formed for EIR application? What aspects are less relatable?

6.) If the IDEAL-project could expand/revise this case study in the future what areas would be most helpful to detail further?