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Mulatedzi Makhado
Interactive Research and Development South Africa (IRDSA), Cape Town, South Africa
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Strengthening Vaccine Management in a Resource-Limited Setting: A Study of Healthcare Workers' Practices in Wau County, Western Bahr El Ghazal State, South Sudan
Author(s): Agok Malual Akec Ayul, Shiferaw Mitiku-Tebeka, Mulatedzi Makhado and Marie Jeanne Mukazayire*
Background: Effective Vaccine Management (EVM) is crucial for maintaining vaccine potency and protecting children from preventable diseases. A 2019 assessment using World Health Organization (WHO) criteria identified significant deficiencies in Wau county's vaccine management practices, with a score of only 56% across nine key domains. These domains include vaccine storage temperature, arrival processes, storage capacity, infrastructure, equipment, maintenance, stock management, distribution, and supportive functions. Objective: This study aims to assess the knowledge levels, practices, and challenges affecting vaccine management among healthcare workers in public health facilities in Wau county, Western Bahr El Ghazal state, South Sudan. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional research design was employed, collecting data from 27 public h.. View more»