Publications by authors named "S Ibizugbe"
Background: The recent drop in immunization coverage in Nigeria has left more than 3.25 million children unimmunized and has risen concern over immunization completion among the under-five children. More so among underserved communities of pastoralist nomads and farmers that were isolated from immunization services because of operational and sociocultural factors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The measles supplemental immunisation activity is an effective strategy that improves vaccination coverage and reduces measles-related morbidity and mortality. However, the lack of compliance with microplanning processes, contributes to improper estimation of resources needed for a good SIA in Nigeria. We described the microplanning verification process for 2017/2018 measles vaccination campaign and highlighted the contribution of selected variables to the output of the microplan.
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- The study examines the use of GIS technology in planning the 2017/2018 measles vaccination campaign in Nigeria, which aimed to address low vaccination rates from previous efforts.
- GIS-generated ward maps were utilized to enhance microplanning by providing detailed estimates of target populations, vaccination post locations, and necessary staffing for effective campaign implementation.
- Results indicated that Northern states using GIS technology achieved closer alignment with operational targets compared to those that did not, with over 90% of the ward maps accurately capturing essential details like settlements and vaccination sites.