Table 2.
Annual Expanded Program on Immunization Plans Encompassing Broader Immunization Goals for the 10 Focus Countries, 2014–2016
| Annual EPI plan 2014 | Annual EPI plan 2015 | Annual EPI plan 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angola | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Chad | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| DRC | 4/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Ethiopia | 4/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Nigeria | 5/5 | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| South Sudan | 0/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Afghanistan | 3/5 | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Pakistan | 0/5 | 0/5 | 2/5 |
| Somalia | 2/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| India | 5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
The five criteria on which they were evaluated were the following: (1) contains SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound) objectives; (2) Reaching Every District or Reaching Every Community activities, with particularly focus on high-risk districts; (3) clearly articulates the role and contribution of polio-funded staff and assets; (4) accounts for the full costs of all components in the plan; and (5) provides evidence of approval by the Interagency Coordinating Committee (ICC) or equivalent body.