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  • Public Health Informatics
  • Health Systems Strengthening

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  • Existing digital immunization systems often lack real-time data capabilities.
  • Many systems are not designed for interoperability, hindering data sharing across care continuums.
  • These limitations impact progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate how an efficient digital immunization system can strengthen service delivery.
  • To operationalize the use of the World Health Organization's Digital Documentation of COVID-19 Certificates (DDCC) as a proxy.
  • To optimize outcomes for the health-related SDGs.

Main Methods:

  • Appraisal of technical, ethical, and cultural considerations for establishing DDCC.
  • Demonstration of DDCC operationalization within national health systems.
  • Analysis of digital health investments supporting routine immunization for SDGs.

Main Results:

  • The WHO DDCC can serve as a model for efficient digital immunization systems.
  • Digital health investments can significantly support routine immunization efforts.
  • Global health leadership is crucial for driving national digital transformation agendas.

Conclusions:

  • Adoption of digital immunization systems bridges information gaps and strengthens service delivery.
  • Sustainable outcomes for the SDGs can be achieved through improved digital immunization infrastructure.
  • Collaborative efforts between development partners, implementers, and governments are essential for shaping national digital health ecosystems.