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. 1990;68(2):199–208.

The use of evaluation to improve the Expanded Programme on Immunization in Mozambique.

F Cutts 1, A Soares 1, A V Jecque 1, J Cliff 1, S Kortbeek 1, S Colombo 1
PMCID: PMC2393133  PMID: 2364478

Abstract

Reported are the results of an evaluation of process indicators and outputs for the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) in Mozambique which were used to modify immunization strategies from 1985 to 1987. In 1986 according to cluster sample surveys, 84% of children in Maputo, the capital, were fully vaccinated. In other cities in the country, vaccination coverage increased from an average of 36% in 1985 to 55% in 1987. The major determinants of low vaccination coverage were provision of vaccination services at health centres on less than 3 days per week; missed opportunities; and vaccinating too early or with too short an interval between doses. The results of sentinel site surveillance in Maputo indicated that EPI had a marked impact on neonatal tetanus and to a lesser extent on poliomyelitis and measles. Evaluation led to changes in EPI policy in Mozambique (e.g., adoption of a uniform national vaccination schedule and discontinuation of the use of expired vaccine) and strategies (elaboration of different strategies for urban areas, rural areas, and displaced people). Also, performance was improved by involving programme managers and implementors in evaluation, and by providing timely and widespread feedback of results to policy-makers, peripheral health workers, and the community.

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