"Community-derived and context-specific approaches that address the complex interaction between socio-behavioral and other contextual factors need to be tested and applied to improve the timely uptake of childhood vaccinations among marginalized populations."
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At the moment, we have the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine which despite misleading rumours, has good efficacy and is fully protective against severe disease and death. However, short of a miracle, we won’t achieve meaningful coverage in the coming two years. So then, what next?
We propose going back in time to try and find meaningful lessons. And lucky for us, we have a perfect example in a decade-old malaria medicine initiative, the Affordable Medicines Facility - Malaria (AMFm). Most Kenyans will remember the ‘green leaf’ logos on malaria medicines that only cost about Sh50, which could be found virtually in all local shops.