Reaching children who have missed routine vaccination requires more than vaccines. It requires understanding the communities we serve, identifying the barriers they face, and working with local actors to develop solutions that respond to their realities. As part of preparations to implement the Community-Driven Strategies to Strengthen Immunisation Equity in Cameroon (CoSI-EC) initiative, CoVACC participated… Continue reading Community-Driven Immunisation: Reaching Missed Communities Through, Partnership, and Local Action
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Listening Before Responding: Strengthening Communication Around Vaccination What happens when we listen before we respond to vaccine concerns?
Sometimes, the most important part of vaccination communication is not having the quickest answer. It is taking the time to understand the question, concern, or experience behind it. On 3 September 2026, health actors and vaccinators in the Batibo Health District came together for a training focused on strengthening routine and catch-up vaccination services and… Continue reading Listening Before Responding: Strengthening Communication Around Vaccination What happens when we listen before we respond to vaccine concerns?
Learning Together to Reach Every Child: Strengthening Immunization Coordination in Cameroon’s Conflict-affected Northwest Region
Every missed child represents more than a gap in vaccine coverage it reflects a health system that has yet to fully overcome barriers to equitable access. While effective vaccines are available, ensuring they reach every child requires strong coordination, community engagement, and continuous learning. To strengthen these efforts, CoVACC supported the Northwest Regional Multi-Level Coordination… Continue reading Learning Together to Reach Every Child: Strengthening Immunization Coordination in Cameroon’s Conflict-affected Northwest Region
Africa Produces Less Than 1% of the Vaccines It Uses: Reflections from the 2025 International Society for Vaccines Congress
Background / Introduction Vaccination is one of the most effective public health interventions for preventing infectious diseases and reducing global mortality. Over the past century, vaccines have significantly reduced the burden of diseases such as measles, polio, and hepatitis, saving millions of lives each year (World Health Organization [WHO], 2023). Despite these achievements, global vaccine… Continue reading Africa Produces Less Than 1% of the Vaccines It Uses: Reflections from the 2025 International Society for Vaccines Congress
Strengthening Sustainable Partnerships for Better Health Outcomes in Northwest Cameroon
Why Partnerships Matter in Community Health In public health, especially in fragile and hard-to-reach settings like Northwest Cameroon, no single organization can work alone. The challenges are complex, uncertainty, displacement, limited infrastructure, shortages of health workers, and communities that are often far from health facilities. These realities demand something stronger than individual effort. They demand… Continue reading Strengthening Sustainable Partnerships for Better Health Outcomes in Northwest Cameroon
Vaccination Na for All Man; A Community Story from the Northwest Region of Cameroon
In the Northwest Region of Cameroon, healthcare rarelyarrive without efforts. It arrives on foot, by motorbikes, along difficult roads, and often through tense moments shaped by insecurity. Yet, week after week, one guiding message continues to carry healthcare teams across communities: “Vaccination na for all man” Indeed, the message “Vaccination na fo all man” a… Continue reading Vaccination Na for All Man; A Community Story from the Northwest Region of Cameroon
Community Health Workers Identify Suspected Measles Case
Community Health Workers Identify Suspected Measles Case Date: September 13, 2025 This morning, CoVACC’s Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Tombel District identified a suspected measles case during routine door-to-door outreach. The patient, a young child, presented with a diffuse rash of raised red lesions across the face and hands (see image), accompanied by fever and… Continue reading Community Health Workers Identify Suspected Measles Case
CoVACC Engages Community Influencers and Healthcare Providers In Tombel District
This morning, CoVACC joined the Tombel Health District in convening a landmark collaboration meeting with community influencers and healthcare providers, at the Tombel District Health Service. Presided over by the Chief of Health District, Dr Ngu Betchem and attended by religious leaders, traditional rulers, Ngangi groups, meeting‐group coordinators, and Community Health Workers (CHWs), the session… Continue reading CoVACC Engages Community Influencers and Healthcare Providers In Tombel District
Bring our model to other organizations
Bring our model to other organizations Our goal is to extend our impact beyond our current program by integrating our model into established government initiatives and nonprofit efforts. These organizations collectively vaccinate over 10 million children annually, often relying on outdated methods. By equipping community health workers with digital tools and streamlining protocols, we aim… Continue reading Bring our model to other organizations
Expand our program to immunize more children
Expand our program to treat more children In the next three years, we plan to scale our program across the Northwest, West, and Southwest Regions of Cameroon, reaching approximately 45,000 of the world’s most vulnerable children. Through this expansion, we’ll deliver essential interventions—including vaccinations, vitamin A supplementation, and nutritional support—while demonstrating the effectiveness of our… Continue reading Expand our program to immunize more children