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.
The project activities were implemented in 18 districts through 3 sub-awardees: TCIF, HelpAge India, Karuna Trust
To increase the uptake of COVID-19 vaccination, the project supports the Government of India and the state Government in vaccination planning, inter-departmental coordination, need-based monitoring, enhanced community engagement, and prioritization of activities for COVID-19 vaccination programs at the state and district. The team led risk communication activities with the state officials and coordinated efforts to enhance vaccination in low-coverage areas.
The project conducted orientation sessions with women leaders, youth, ASHAs, volunteers, and district officials to enhance trust and confidence in vaccines in the community.
During ‘Har Shop Dastak’, mobilized community volunteers to dispel myths about the COVID-19 vaccine and increase acceptance.
The project worked with local artists to create awareness about COVID-19 vaccination through folk dance.
The project worked with local artists to create awareness about COVID-19 vaccination through folk dance.
The project reached out to leaders in priority populations, such as trucker associations and institutions for people with disabilities to conduct vaccine outreach.
The strategic intervention of the project have been captured through strategic documentation of one of the key intervention of the project i.e. workplace vaccination. The story below highlights the same:
The video documentation mainly covers the marketplace intervention, Hard-to-reach area coverage and the government ownership of the project
An advocacy meeting was held with the public leaders of Arunachal Pradesh in presence of Mr. Tai Tagak, Advisor to Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh and JSI representatives
The objective of the meeting was to enhance the COVID-19 vaccination programme in the state by engaging the public leaders to act as ambassadors to motivate the public and build vaccine confidence in their respective areas. The meeting was also attended by public leaders and media professionals.
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