In addition, understanding parental acceptance of the addition of IPV to routine immunization schedule and their acceptance of the administration of multiple injectable vaccines at a single visit will inform communication needs, framing of messages and future vaccination scheduling decisions.

Understanding the processes and techniques used for preparation and administration of multiple vaccines, particularly injectable vaccines as well as content, timing, and extent of provider communication about co-administration of multiple vaccines, is important to enhance guidance on best practices. Like many LMICs, Namibia introduced IPV as the third injectable vaccine to the 14-week EPI schedule point in 2015. In 2015, the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on immunization recommended countries introduce at least one dose of inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) into the routine EPI schedule. Vaccine preparation and administration is an area that has not been critically evaluated and guidance varies globally. Also participating in the evaluation were Dr Kofi Nyarko (Resident Advisor), Ms Emmy-Else Ndevaetela (Program Director), Mr Joseph Magoola (Immunization Study Coordinator вЂ“ AFENET Secretariat).

This will be followed by analysis and dissemination of the data to relevant stakeholders. A team of data collectors were trained and deployed to observe and record the practices, techniques and communication around delivery of multiple injections, from 1 to 19 April 2019. Phase two took place in Namibia, where 36 facilities and outreaches offering vaccination services will be evaluated. Phase one was completed in Uganda, with observations made in 38 health facilities, where 366 children were observed receiving multiple injection vaccines, and 66 healthcare workers interviewed. Findings from this evaluation will be used to inform national and global guidance on best practices for preparation, administration and communication about delivery of multiple vaccines to a child during a single immunization visit, and needs for healthcare worker training about the introduction of the new immunization program guidelines in Namibia. The evaluation incudes provider communication to caregivers about multiple vaccines, post-vaccination care and attitudes of caregivers about childhood vaccination and delivery of multiple vaccines to children under two years of age. Just over 10 percent of people in Africa have received at least one dose. The country will roll out vaccines in line with the Expanded Program on Immunization, and phase I vaccination will begin from March 19 to April 16 in two regions, according to Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula.Evaluation of administration and communication practices for multiple vaccines at a single immunization visit in the Republic of NamibiaДЄFENET in conjunction with CDC and the Ministry of Health and Social Services are conducting an evaluation in Namibia aimed at describing current practices for preparation and administration of more than one vaccine (especially injectable vaccines) in a single immunization visit. As Covid-19 omicron variant raises alarm, Africa trails the world in vaccinations. Speaking at the handover ceremony, Chinese ambassador to Namibia Zhang Yiming said the batch of vaccines is not only a gift to the Namibian people, but also a vivid reflection of the two countries' political trust and friendship. She also thanked Zimbabwe for its assistance in transfering the vaccines to Namibia. Highlighting the long-time friendship between Namibia and China, Nandi-Ndaitwah said she hopes China's vaccines will help the country better manage the pandemic and revive the economy. Receiving the vaccines at the Hosea Kutako International Airport, Namibian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said the vaccines' arrival gives hope to the country's fight against the coronavirus. WINDHOEK, March 17 (Xinhua) - The first batch of COVID-19 vaccines from Chinese pharmaceutical firm Sinovac arrived in Namibia on Tuesday afternoon, which will help the African country's immunization campaign against the pandemic.

Namibian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (R) and Chinese Ambassador to Namibia Zhang Yiming pose for photos with COVID-19 vaccines from China at the Hosea Kutako International Airport in Namibia's capital Windhoek on March 16, 2021.

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