Contribution of Global Polio Eradication Initiative–Funded Personnel to the Strengthening of Routine Immunization Programs in the 10 Focus Countries of the Polio Eradication and Endgame Strategic Plan

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  Figure 1.. Allocation of personnel time in 10 focus countries of the Polio Eradication and Endgame Strategic Plan. Mean personnel time allocated to routine immunization (RI) was approximately 22%, and mean personnel time allocated to RI-related activities (ie, RI; measles and rubella control; new vaccine introduction; child health days or weeks; maternal, newborn, and child health and nutrition programs; and health systems strengthening) was approximately 47%. Sample sizes represents the number of responses from frontline managers; their survey responses were reflective of time allocation for their team (which, in some cases, includes consultants). DRC, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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  Figure 2.. Polio staff perceived that strengthening routine immunization programs is one of the Global Polio Eradication Program’s most significant impacts on non–polio-related health priorities. Data are based on responses to the following survey question: “Based on your experience, please name the top three most important ways in which the polio program supports other non-polio health and development programs/goals?” The number of responses citing activities other than those listed was 60.

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  Figure 3.. Routine immunization (RI) training rates among Global Polio Eradication Initiative–funded personnel, by country, with average time since last RI training session. DRC, Democratic Republic of the Congo; NA, not applicable.