Improving immunization coverage and equity - technical resources
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| Resource | Immunization Financing a resource guide for advocates, policymakers and program managers |
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| Purpose | Provides information and analysis to help advocates, policymakers, and program managers assess different financing options, approaches to strategic purchasing, and strategies for policy change, incorporating recent country experience in these areas. |
| Content | This resource guide collects 26 brief documents on topics related to the cost and financing of national immunization programs in low- and middle-income countries. Some of the briefs explore possible financing sources. Others examine the components and drivers of immunization costs, planning and decision-making processes related to immunization programs and budgets, and the relationship between immunization and broader health system financing. The resource guide concludes with a set of country case studies that illustrate particular approaches or important challenges. Main content areas are: (a) Immunisation fundamentals; (b) Sources of Financing; (c) Strategic purchasing and procurement; (d) Strategies for policy change; (e) Country Case studies. |
| Expected outcomes | In country policy briefs, directions and advocacy efforts are based on best available evidence globally on immunisation financing. |
| Strengths | (a) The guide is detailed and comprehensive. (b) It provides links to additional resource areas for each of the 5 topic categories. (c) Can be used by non-immunisation specialists. |
| Contraints/Limitations | The guide is a resource only. It can be used to inform national developed policies and advocacy materials and policy briefs. |
| Why use it | To act as a resources for design of immunisation financing strategy. |
| Who should use it | Intended for immunization advocates, program managers, decision-makers, and planners in ministries of health and finance. |
| Additional Links | |
| Link to access the resource | /en/component/content/article/immunization-financing-a-resource-guide-for-advocates-policymakers-and-program-managers?catid=660&Itemid=101 |