A systematic review done to assess the effectiveness of lay health workers showed promising benefits in promoting immunization uptake and improving outcomes for acute respiratory infections and malaria.
CHWs have been shown to contribute to reductions in child morbidity and mortality, encourage immunization uptake, promote breastfeeding, and improve outcomes for tuberculosis patients and children suffering from acute respiratory infection or malaria [ 6, 7].
A book of line drawings in Peru was distributed to promote immunization and family planning among peasants.
In less-developed countries, international organizations such as UNICEF and WHO often work with local governments to promote immunization programs.
"This is the first attempt to attract Georgian business companies to promote immunization.
"As part of our community mobilization efforts, we visit homes to promote immunization in the community," Kamara says, "encouraging parents to take their children for immunization".
Regional Immunization Week is an annual initiative celebrating and promoting immunization through advocacy, education and communication activities.
The Integrated Child and Adolescent Week is an annual event which promotes immunization through national and community-based advocacy, awareness-raising and immunization activities.
Unfazed by such obstacles, UNICEF, in cooperation with the Ministry of Public Health, is promoting Immunization Plus in Afghanistan.
This underlines the crucial role of GPs in promoting immunization in the community.
Promoting girls' education is one focus of the activities Chiefs focus on, along with preventing diseases such as malaria and polio, and promoting immunization.
