The evaluation of Lao PDR Electronic Immunisation Register

Aug 20, 2023

To conduct an evaluation of the Lao PDR Electronic Immunisation Register (EIR) and identify opportunities to improve data for immunisation decision-making, design strategies for vaccine uptake, and promote health system strengthening.

Researchers: Meru Sheel (PI), Jessica Hall, Gemma Saravanos, Cyra Patel, Frank Beard, Aditi Dey, Kristine Macartney, Niramonh Chanlivong, Praveena Gunaratnam, Carolina Danovaro

Funder: Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

This project is part of the Australian Regional Immunisation Alliance (ARIA)

The results and recommendations of this study can be found here: https://idie.sydney.edu.au/dissemination-of-findings-from-the-evaluation-of-the-electronic-immunisation-registry-in-lao-pdr/

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