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.