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Catherine Decouttere1, Kim De Boeck1, Nico Vandaele2
1KU Leuven, Access-To-Medicines research Center, Naamsestraat 69, Leuven, Belgium.
Globalization and Health
|August 27, 2021
Summary
Immunization significantly advances Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), yet challenges persist in sub-Saharan Africa. Future research should focus on resilient systems and integrated solutions to improve vaccine access and impact in low- and middle-income countries.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Global Health
- Health Systems Research
Background:
- Immunization is crucial for achieving 14 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
- Despite efforts, immunization indicators for SDG3 (Good Health and Well-being) are lagging in sub-Saharan Africa, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the impact of immunization on SDGs, identify sustainability challenges, and analyze model-based solutions.
- To inform strategies for leveraging immunization to achieve the SDGs by 2030.
Main Methods:
- A literature review was conducted using keyword searches, handpicking, and snowballing techniques.
- Qualitative analysis of key insights was performed after title and abstract screening.
Main Results:
- Immunization leverages mechanisms that align with SDGs within Public Health and Planetary Health frameworks.
- Key challenges identified include vaccine access, global availability for LMICs, vaccine effectiveness, affordability, local production, partnerships, and capacity building.
- Model-based approaches supporting immunization interventions were analyzed against the Immunization Agenda 2030 priorities.
Conclusions:
- Future research must prioritize system resilience, transdisciplinary modeling, and linking immunization interventions with SDG outcomes.
- Simultaneous design of interventions and implementation, tailored solutions, and integrated service delivery are essential.
- Collaboration is urged to generate insights and decision-support tools for LMICs to maximize immunization's role in achieving the SDGs.
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