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Rollout of malaria vaccines is well underway, with more than 20 countries in Africa now implementing this lifesaving intervention. Leveraging PATH’s extensive experience in malaria vaccine implementation, this brief provides guidance to countries that are thinking about malaria vaccine introduction on key issues to be considered as part of the decision-making process.

Rollout of malaria vaccines is well underway, with more than 20 countries in Africa now implementing this lifesaving intervention. There are many tools available to assist with country implementation as malaria vaccines are rolled out in national immunization programs. This brief provides a summary of some important elements that PATH has identified for country-level stakeholders to consider as they implement malaria vaccines.

This is a simple, Excel-based tool for assessing and comparing costs of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programs with each HPV vaccine product available in the global market. It aims to help national-level policymakers specifically in countries eligible for support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, compare products and estimate vaccination program costs for different HPV vaccines, exploring up to four different vaccine options at a time.The tool calculates cold chain volume and costs annually and for a total period of five years. Cost estimates are composed of vaccine cost (i.e., vaccine and supplies procurement and international shipping) and vaccination program costs (i.e., vaccine cost plus cost of delivery). Cost estimates are provided separately for the country perspective and the combined country and Gavi perspective.It is important to note that cost is only one consideration when selecting an HPV vaccine product, and users involved in decision-making around new vaccine introduction/switch or product selection should always consider other dimensions as well. This model is meant to provide insights into the potential costs of alternative product choices and should not replace detailed budget planning once a product has been selected.A user guide is included in the file on a tab labeled “READ ME FIRST” which provides detailed instructions on how to use the tool and interpret the results. Please be sure to check out this seven-minute tutorial video, which is in English, with French and Spanish subtitled versions also available. The tool is available to download in multiple languages. If you have additional questions or need support, contact PATH's Health Economics & Outcomes Research team: HEOR@path.org.NOTE: Please refer to this web page for the most up-to-date version of the calculator, which is periodically updated to reflect the evolving vaccine landscape.

Integrated community case management (iCCM) is a globally recognized strategy to equip community health workers with the training and tools to diagnose, treat, and refer cases for malaria, pneumonia, and diarrhea. The goal is to increase access to health care and to improve outcomes for children under the age of five in hard-to-reach areas.With support from The Rotary International Foundation, The Gates Foundation, and World Vision, the Rotary Healthy Communities Challenge is expanding iCCM to project areas in Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique, and Zambia.The factsheet provides an overview of the Rotary Healthy Communities Challenge project.

The Rotary Health Community Challenge is a three-year project implementing integrated community case management (iCCM) in Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique, and Zambia. Community health workers, trusted individuals who are chosen by their own communities, are essential to successful iCCM and service delivery. The Rotary Healthy Community Challenge is supporting community health workers in Nigeria through validation, trainings, and supportive supervision.