IMMUNIZATION CHALLENGE; NIGERIA
PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED
Routine childhood immunizations.
Learn more about the Immunization Challenge and how increasing routine childhood immunization rates in low-coverage areas could prevent millions of childhood deaths.
DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION
Cradle Care Initiative is based on redeeming any unacceptable high immunization dropout rate, while also reducing child mortality due to vaccine-preventable diseases.
Their model is based on the following areas:
Strategy: Advocacy, sensitization in Odukpani local government of Cross River.
Process: Use of incentives, stakeholders’ engagement, door-to-door sensitization, Building community ownership of the cause (Immunization Champions), Collaboration with Health care centers, immunization tracking tools, monitoring, and evaluation.
People: Qualified and skilled staff, partnerships, and collaborations with stakeholders.
Technology: Use of SMS reminders, production of immunization materials, and tracking tools.
Target : Mothers, Care givers, community
Cradle Care is founded by Hannah Essien and Co founded by Florence Bassey and Utibe-Abasi Bassey-Duke.
PILOT AND SCALING GOALS
100 children immunized in the pilot who otherwise would not be
800 children immunized in year two of operations who otherwise would not be
Fundraise an additional $15,000 USD from philanthropic organizations
FOUNDING TEAM
Hannah Essien - Founder
Florence Bassey - Co-Founder
Utibe-Abasi Bassey-Duke - Co-Founder