Digital health technology used in emergency large-scale vaccination campaigns in low- and middle-income countries: a narrative review for improved pandemic preparedness.
Paula Mc KennaLindsay A BroadfieldAnnik WillemsSerge MasynTheresa PatteryRuxandra Draghia-AkliPublished in: Expert review of vaccines (2023)
The landscape of digital health tools for large-scale vaccination processes in LMICs is growing. For efficient implementation, countries should prioritize the appropriate tool(s) depending on their needs and available resources, develop a robust framework around data privacy and security, and select sustainable features. Improving internet connectivity and digital literacy in LMICs will facilitate adoption. This review may aid LMICs still needing to prepare large-scale vaccination campaigns in the selection of supporting digital health tools. Further research on impact and cost-effectiveness is needed.