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"Gender equity in immunizations is not an isolated concept but deeply intertwined with females empowerment, agency, and autonomy." Pakistan is among the countries where gender inequity in immunisations is a growing concern.
"Making immunization inequities visible through geospatial analysis is the first step to ensure resources are allocated optimally." Digital tools such as high-resolution mapping are gaining increasing recognition for their potential to improve vaccination coverage in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
"Reducing MOVs caused by complexity and changes in EPI schedules can improve immunization coverage, timeliness, and equity." Missed opportunities for vaccination (MOVs) - that is, when children interact with the health system but fail to receive age-eligible vaccines - are a problem in many low- and middle-income countries, leading to underimmuni
Dr. Subhash Chandir is Senior Epidemiologist and Director for Maternal and Child Health at IRD Global. For over 19 years, he has conducted or participated in various studies and projects in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, Peru, Ecuador, USA, and UAE.