In the pursuit of global immunization equity, identifying and reaching zero-dose (ZD) children, under-immunized (UI) children, and missed communities remains a complex challenge. Reaching these children with life-saving vaccines requires clear and accurate data about who they are and where they live.

This Zero-Dose Learning Hub webinar was the second in a two-part series on using high-quality data to better reach ZD children, UI children, and missed communities. During this webinar, immunization experts from Mali and Uganda shared their experiences using innovative, data-grounded methods to reach ZD and UI children and missed communities. 

Presenters:

• Dr. Zakaria Keita, Epidemiologist/Research Coordinator, University of Sciences, Techniques and Technologies of Bamako (USTTB). Dr. Keita is a medical epidemiologist and research coordinator at the USTTB which implements the training program on implementation research for World Health Organization interventions in Mali. Dr. Keita has more than ten years of experience in public health research programs and the operationalization of the One Health approach. He won the innovation and communication prize at the World One Health Congress in Singapore in November 2022.
   
• Carol Kamya, Senior Evaluation Officer, International Development Research Centre (IDRC): Ms. Kamya is a health economist with over a decade of experience in health financing, health systems, health equity, monitoring, and evaluation. Ms.Kamya enjoys developing innovative, effective, and efficient ways to integrate economic evaluation into diverse projects and turning complex data into actionable results that drive decision-making and creative solutions.

Access the recording of the first webinar in this two-part webinar series featuring speakers from Bangladesh and Nigeria.