Country preparedness

WHO has been working with partners and countries to support them in preparing for COVID-19 vaccine deployment and vaccination implementation.

Detailed guidance is provided for the following 10 technical impetus areas:

  • management structure, advocacy and resources;
  • evidence-informed, ethical, values-based national vaccination strategy;
  • legal and regulatory frameworks facilitating vaccine deployment;
  • immunization service delivery modalities;
  • vaccine and supply chain management;
  • human resources and security;
  • vaccination data and information management;
  • vaccine safety monitoring;
  • safe injections and waste management; and
  • demand management, community engagement and communication.
Operational guidance to support Member States in preparing for and implementing COVID-19 vaccination

Guidance on a range of topics developed by a working group convened by the WHO Regional Office for Europe and consisting of experts from WHO, partner agencies, academia, Member States and other stakeholders.
Strategic considerations in preparing for deployment of COVID-19 vaccines (2020)

Guidance on developing a national deployment and vaccination plan for COVID-19 vaccines (2020)

Behavioural considerations for acceptance and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines (2020)

Training materials