Global Health: Science and Practice (GHSP)
November 2013 | Volume 1 | Issue 3
http://www.ghspjournal.org/content/current
[“A new no fee, open-access journal, was developed for global health professionals, particularly program implementers, to validate their experiences and program results by peer reviewers and to share them with the greater global health community.”]

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Routine immunization: an essential but wobbly platform
Robert Steinglass
Glob Health Sci Pract 2013;1(3):295-301. http://dx.doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-0012
http://www.ghspjournal.org/content/1/3/295.full

Abstract
Despite their vital role, routine immunization programs are taken for granted. Coverage levels are poor in some countries and have stagnated in others, while addition of new vaccines is an additional stressor. We need to strengthen: (1) policy processes, (2) monitoring and evaluation, (3) human resources, (4) regular delivery and supply systems, (5) local political commitment and ownership, (6) involvement of civil society and communities, and (7) sustainable financing. Rebalancing immunization direction and investment is needed.