Trends and recovery of routine childhood immunization before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic in Ethiopia: A five-year trend analysis | Synapse
March 3, 2026
Trends and recovery of routine childhood immunization before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic in Ethiopia: A five-year trend analysis
Key Points
Immunization rates decreased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, with sharp declines observed in 2020.
Vaccination rates began to recover post-pandemic, but full pre-pandemic levels were not achieved by 2022.
Trend analysis over five years provides insights into the impact of COVID-19 on routine immunizations.
Understanding these trends is crucial for improving public health strategies in childhood vaccination.