Table 1 Policy recommendations in the policy brief titled Operationalizing the Accountability Framework for Routine Immunization in Nigeria for Ebonyi State
No. | Policy options and recommended strategies for implementation |
|---|---|
1. | Ensuring that the state cold store, local government area improvised cold stores and RI facilities’ cold chain equipment are adequate and fully functional Strategy: Procurement and installation of solar panels, solar freezers and cold boxes |
2. | Ensuring adequate supply of vaccines bundled with auto–disable syringes and needles, and other commodities such as data tools, to all approved RI facilities statewide Strategy: By the push method |
3. | Government should motivate skilled health workers, especially in the rural areas Strategy: Through improved regular salaries and payment of rural posting allowances |
4. | Government should properly fund RI Strategy: By increasing budgetary allocation and timely release of funds |
5. | Government should increase the number of skilled health workers Strategy: Recruit more skilled staff |
6. | Timeliness and completeness in data reporting |
7. | Strengthening governance for RI accountability |
8. | Institutionalization of sanctions and rewards |