CHILD IMMUNIZATION CHALLENGE; UGANDA
PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED
Routine childhood immunizations
Learn more about the Immunization Challenge and how Increasing routine childhood immunization rates in low-coverage areas could prevent millions of childhood deaths.
DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION
ChildVax aims to increase childhood immunization coverage in Uganda.
ChildVax shall increase childhood vaccination coverage in Bukwo district by creating a network of Village Health Teams (VHTs) and providing transport refunds to financially disadvantaged caregivers. ChildVax shall conduct a thorough needs assessment in Bukwo district to identify areas with the lowest vaccination coverage rates and the primary reasons for this, recruit and select dedicated individuals from local communities to serve as VHT members and train them.
VHTs should work closely with the local community to identify caregivers who are financially disadvantaged and unable to afford transportation costs for vaccination visits. ChildVax shall develop a reminder system that sends text messages or makes phone calls to all caregivers a few days before their child's vaccination appointment.
Once the program proves successful in Bukwo district, the team will develop a plan to expand it to neighboring regions with low vaccination coverage, seek partnerships with governmental and non-governmental organizations to scale the program to a national level.
ChildVax was founded in 2022 by a dedicated team consisting of Yeko Olive, a seasoned nurse specializing in childhood immunization, Dr. Ivan Chemos, with vast experience in managing immunization projects, and Chepkwurui Abigail, an experienced financial manager.
PILOT AND SCALING GOALS
Reach 500 beneficiaries/ children in the 3 month pilot period.
Send 5000 reminder text messages to care givers for immunization.
Raise additional funding of $50000 by the end of 3 months.
FOUNDING TEAM
Olive Yeko - Program Manager
Dr. Ivan Chemos - Technical Advisor
Abigail Chepkwurui - Operations Manager