On going The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the fore the challenges confronting the pharmaceutical industry in Africa. The concentration of global manufacturing in regions outside Africa has resulted in African countries experiencing difficulties accessing vaccines and essential medicines. The pandemic has underscored the pressing need for vital equipment and crucial products in the African […]
On going This project aimed to gather evidence and document the impact of integrating COVID-19 vaccinations during the acute phase on effectiveness, efficiency, and other relevant areas. To that end, Plug-in. Mz conducted semi-structured interviews and group discussions with key policymakers, implementers, and external advisors at national and sub-national levels. In addition, focus group discussions […]
December 2023 The significance of locally-led practices in global aid, humanitarianism, and development has been firmly established. International agreements like the Paris Declaration and Busan have highlighted the importance of “country ownership” and “using country systems.” Recently, Plug-In. Mz conducted a qualitative study to explore the pathways for localising Cares’s operations in Mozambique. The team […]
November 2023 Given the reduced demand for crucial health services, including routine immunisation (RI), during the COVID-19 pandemic in several low- and middle-income countries, it has become essential to devise innovative delivery models that can alleviate service disruptions in the short term and contribute to more equitable immunisation coverage in the long-term. To that end, […]
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