Publications by authors named "Carla Toko"
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- - VillageReach, in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health in Kinshasa, DRC, launched an initiative in July 2022 to integrate COVID-19 vaccinations with routine immunizations at two healthcare facilities, aiming to boost vaccination coverage during the pandemic.
- - A case study utilizing key informant interviews and data analysis showed that this integration effectively maintained COVID-19 vaccine rates while significantly improving routine immunization, especially for under-immunized and zero-dose children.
- - The success of this initiative was driven by community health worker involvement, targeted strategies, accessible locations, and strong data management, indicating that similar approaches could enhance immunization efforts in urban communities.
: In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), maternal and neonatal health outcomes are poor and delivering healthcare services of sufficient quality is a challenge as there are only 0.6 midwives, physicians, or nurses for every 1,000 inhabitants.: To explore the current state of the midwifery profession in the DRC and to suggest suitable strategies for increasing the quality and quantity of a highly competent midwifery health workforce in the DRC.
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