Title: The Effect of Solar Direct Derive Cold Chain Equipment on the Performance of Immunization Services in Health Facilities of Ethiopia
Abstract:
The effect of solar direct derive (SDD) from cold chain equipment on the quality and equity of health facilities’ immunization services is assessed using descriptive and explanatory research design by collecting data using a structured questionnaire from health workers in health centres and health posts of 56 purposely selected health facilities in Ethiopia. Quantitative data were collected from the EPI registry for the year 2014 as a baseline, and a follow-up review was made for the year 2018 performances. It was found that the new cold chain equipment, SDD refrigerators have a positive and significant effect on improving equity (Penta 3 coverage) and quality (Penta 3 -Measles dropout rate) of the immunization service. This greatly helps in reducing the number of children receiving zero vaccine doses.
Biography:
I have completed my MA degree in Supply Chain Managment and MSc in Pharmacoepidemiology and Social Pharmacy from Addis Ababa University. The abstract is part of my thesis presented in partial fulfillemt of the reuirments for the degree of MA. The full abstartct is in the final publication stage in the jouranl of health managment. I have attended my first degree in Pharmacy from the same University. I have the experiene working in the academic insitutions and pharmaceuticals company. Since 2013, I am working for the United Nations Childre's Fund (UNICEF). Currently, my duty station is based in Copenhagen Denmark.
