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Introduction: The perception of human resources is essential for their commitment in strengthening health security. The study assessed the perception of the “one health” approach stakeholders on global health security in Benin.

Methods: The study was qualitative, cross-sectional and quantitative.

The economic impact of the switch from single- to multi-dose PCV13 vial in Benin.

Background: Little is known on the economic implications of multi-dose 13 valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) introduction in expanded program on immunization (EPI). Based on evidence of PCV13's reduced pressure on vaccine cold chain, Benin, a third world country in West Africa, introduced the multi-dose PCV13 starting in April 2018 in its EPI program in replacement of the single-dose presentation. The objective of this study was to conduct a rapid assessment of the costs and economic impact of switching from single- to multi-dose PCV13 vial in Benin.

Introduction of multi-dose PCV 13 vaccine in Benin: from the decision to vaccinators experience.

Background: In 2011, Benin introduced the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugated vaccine (PCV13), in a single-dose vial, into its Expanded Programme for Immunisation (EPI) with support from Gavi. In April 2018, with the support of the Agence de Médecine Préventive Afrique (AMP) and other technical and financial partners, the single-dose vial was transitioned to a four-dose vial. Here we describe the decision-making process and the experience of the vaccinators during the change.

[Understanding failure of obstetric referral to the Cotonou University gynaecology and obstetrics clinic].

Introduction: Since 2000, in the context of the Millennium development goals, Benin has reinforced its obstetric referral system in order to reduce maternal mortality. However, structural, sociocultural and economic problems continue to affect this strategy. The Cotonou University gynaecology and obstetrics clinic (CUGO), at the top of the health pyramid, is emblematic of this situation.