In Nigeria, immunization programs face significant challenges due to limited use of hyperlocal data and poorly integrated Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems. This has hindered policymakers and health administrators from making informed, data-driven decisions, adversely affecting vaccination coverage and public health outcomes.
Recognizing the importance of data for improving immunization efforts, the FCDO through Dev Afrique and the Vaccine Data Colab funded the VacInsight project to enhance decision-making through a user-friendly, data-driven platform.
Product Design & Development:
Sydani designed and piloted the VacInsight platform in Jigawa and Cross River states, covering four LGAs (two per state). The platform was developed to integrate diverse vaccination data from sources including the DHIS 2, EMID, OpenLMIS, and call-in data. The objective was to make complex data easily accessible for LGA-level managers, generating actionable insights and recommendations. Sydani also trained over 35 data managers across both states, equipping them with the skills to navigate the new platform and manage immunization data more efficiently.
Result:
The VacInsight platform has significantly improved the use of hyperlocal data in immunization decision-making at the LGA level. Data managers reported increased confidence in handling vaccination data, thanks to the comprehensive training provided. The platform’s user-friendly interface simplified data integration and analysis, making complex data more manageable. Furthermore, the system’s enhanced visibility of hyperlocal data, particularly from DHIS 2 and OpenLMIS, has bolstered local immunization efforts.
The tool’s development and implementation received full support from the NPHCDA and SPHCB, ensuring its sustained usage. Ultimately, the VacInsight project was a step toward better-informed immunization decisions and improved public health outcomes in Nigeria.
