A Digital Revolution in Immunization: Reaching Every Child in Sidama

A Digital Revolution in Immunization: Reaching Every Child in Sidama

Despite dedicated efforts, a significant coverage gap existed in Ethiopia’s Sidama region’s immunization program, with over 12% of children “zero-dose.” This was primarily caused by the absence of a tracking system at over 1,300 remote health care sites, leading to unreliable data and the inability to effectively monitor vaccination coverage and allocate resources. This systemic failure disproportionately affected vulnerable children in a rural …