About Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh, a state in the northeastern part of India, has the largest area in the Northeastern region. MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity, a project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) works with the state government to provide technical assistance and support to increase the demand and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines among vulnerable and marginalized communities in the state. The entire vaccination programme took a long time because of the state's steep geography and low population density. The vaccination team's work was hampered by poor internet connectivity in remote regions, which prevents them from uploading data in real-time. To increase the uptake of COVID-19 vaccination, the project supported the Government of India and the state Government in vaccination planning, inter-departmental coordination, and reaching out to the most hard-to-reach areas. The team led risk communication activities with the state officials and coordinated efforts to enhance vaccination in low-coverage areas.